In this chapter:

1. (1) “Apply a pesticide” means to bring, or attempt to bring, a pesticide into contact with a target organism or site.
2. (2) “Department” means the state of Wisconsin department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.
3. (3) “Distribute a pesticide” means to distribute a pesticide for sale or use in this state.
4. (4) “Environment” has the meaning given in s. 94.67 (12), Stats.
5. (5) “Individual” means a natural person.
6. (6) “Person” means an individual, corporation, partnership, cooperative association, limited liability company, trust, or other organization or entity. “Person” includes a county or local government entity, but does not include a state or federal government entity.
7. (7) “Pesticide” has the meaning given in s. 94.67 (25), Stats., and includes a pesticide-fertilizer mixture.
8. (8) “Sell” means to sell, offer for sale, display for sale, or hold for sale in this state.

9. (9) “Use” a pesticide means to mix or load a pesticide, apply a pesticide, or engage in any of the following activities which is related to the mixing, loading, or application of a pesticide:

   1. (a) Activities which the pesticide label requires of the mixer, loader or applicator.
   2. (b) Handling an open pesticide container, other than an empty container that has been triple-rinsed or cleaned according to the pesticide label.
   3. (c) Cleaning or rinsing an open pesticide container, pesticide application equipment, or a mix or nurse tank.
   4. (d) Disposing of a pesticide or pesticide rinsate.
   5. (e) Aerating or ventilating spaces treated with a fumigant pesticide.

History

History: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.