Additional standards for certification in seed treatment.
Effective Jul 3, 202349 SDR 124Source: 1 SDR 65, effective March 27, 1975; 2 SDR 53, effective January 18, 1976; 4 SDR 23, effective October 20, 1977; transferred from § 12:56:05:04 , 12 SDR 96, effective December 8, 1985; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986 ; 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023 . | General Authority: SDCL 38-21-51 . | Law Implemented: SDCL 38-21-18 .
In addition to meeting the general standards set forth in § 12:56:05:04, applicators seeking certification in seed treatment must demonstrate practical knowledge, including:
- (1) Recognizing types of seeds to be treated;
- (2) The effects of carriers and surface-active agents on pesticide binding and germination;
- (3) The hazards associated with handling, sorting, mixing, and the misuse of treated seed;
- (4) The importance of proper application techniques to avoid harming non-target organisms; and
- (5) The proper disposal of unused treated seeds.
Source: 1 SDR 65, effective March 27, 1975; 2 SDR 53, effective January 18, 1976; 4 SDR 23, effective October 20, 1977; transferred from § 12:56:05:04 , 12 SDR 96, effective December 8, 1985; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986 ; 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023 .
General Authority: SDCL 38-21-51 .
Law Implemented: SDCL 38-21-18 .
Prior versions effective: 1986-07-01.