§ 12973 Pesticide Labeling Compliance Rules

• •Always read and follow the pesticide label.
• •If you have a permit, also follow any extra limits the permit says.
• •Never do anything that goes against the label or permit rules.

A farmer wants to spray a weed killer near a pond, but the label says it can't be used within 50 feet of water.

Because the label says not to spray near water, the farmer must keep the pesticide away from the pond, even if they have a permit that would otherwise allow it.