PESTICIDE REGULATION_DPR Laws and
Regulations Study Guide in Depth
Test QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Section 18 of FIFRA authorizes... - CORRECT ANSWERS--US EPA to allow an
unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time if EPA determines that emergency
conditions exist
The regulations governing section 18 of FIFRA define the term "Emergency Condition"
as... - CORRECT ANSWERS--an urgent, non-routine situation that requires the use of a
pesticide(s)
After evaluation and assessment of the infestation and possible control measures... -
CORRECT ANSWERS--the state agency can petition US EPA to issue a section 18
exemption from registration to authorize use of a pesticide that is otherwise not
registered for use on that particular crop
Who works with local, state, and federal agencies to evaluate the emergency and
determine if it meets certain criteria to submit an exemption request to US EPA -
CORRECT ANSWERS--DPR
What are the 4 types of section 18s? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Specific, Public health,
Quarantine, Crisis
FIFRA section 24 grants - CORRECT ANSWERS--states pesticide regulatory authority
in three areas, including isuance of a new use registration for a federally registered
pesticide
Explain section 24(a), one of the three areas FIFRA grants states pesticide regulatory
authority ... - CORRECT ANSWERS--Section 24(a) A state is authorized to regulate the
sale and use of a federally registered pesticide as long as the sale and use is not
prohibited by FIFRA
, Explain section 24(b) - CORRECT ANSWERS--A state cannot impose labeling or
packaging requirements different from or more restrictive than the requirements of
FIFRA
Explain section 24(c) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Section 24(c) is also known as a special
local need registration SLN, and gives a state the authority to issue a use registration
not previously issued for a federally registered pesticide.
Who can you contact to find out which SLN registrations pertain to your crop and area?
- CORRECT ANSWERS--CAC, DPR, Local UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor, or
a pest control dealer
What is a Research Authorization? - CORRECT ANSWERS--In most cases, a RA must
be obtained from the Pesticide Registration Branch of DPR before an unregistered
pesticide product can be used to conduct research. A RA is not an exemption from
pesticide registration.
Pesticide registrants doing experimental work on property under their control DO NOT
need to obtain a... - CORRECT ANSWERS--Research Authorization
A "label" is... - CORRECT ANSWERS--any written, printed, or graphic matter with pest
control directions, reqs, prohibitions, and other information such as health and safety
precautions.
A "supplemental label" is... - CORRECT ANSWERS--any label that is not part of the
pesticide container but is otherwise attached to the pesticide product container or
device
"DANGER" and "DANGER/POISON" with a skull indicate... - CORRECT ANSWERS--
that the pesticide is highly toxic
"DANGER" used alone indicates... - CORRECT ANSWERS--that the pesticide poses a
dangerous health hazard
"WARNING" indicates... - CORRECT ANSWERS--moderate toxicity
"CAUTION" means... - CORRECT ANSWERS--low toxicity
What are the precautionary statements designed for? - CORRECT ANSWERS--They
are designed to provide the pesticide user with info regarding the toxicity, irritation and
sensitization hazards related with the use of a pesticide. As well as treatment
instructions and info to reduce exposure potential. Etc
A restrictive statement is ___________ from a statement of use classification -
CORRECT ANSWERS--different
Regulations Study Guide in Depth
Test QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
Section 18 of FIFRA authorizes... - CORRECT ANSWERS--US EPA to allow an
unregistered use of a pesticide for a limited time if EPA determines that emergency
conditions exist
The regulations governing section 18 of FIFRA define the term "Emergency Condition"
as... - CORRECT ANSWERS--an urgent, non-routine situation that requires the use of a
pesticide(s)
After evaluation and assessment of the infestation and possible control measures... -
CORRECT ANSWERS--the state agency can petition US EPA to issue a section 18
exemption from registration to authorize use of a pesticide that is otherwise not
registered for use on that particular crop
Who works with local, state, and federal agencies to evaluate the emergency and
determine if it meets certain criteria to submit an exemption request to US EPA -
CORRECT ANSWERS--DPR
What are the 4 types of section 18s? - CORRECT ANSWERS--Specific, Public health,
Quarantine, Crisis
FIFRA section 24 grants - CORRECT ANSWERS--states pesticide regulatory authority
in three areas, including isuance of a new use registration for a federally registered
pesticide
Explain section 24(a), one of the three areas FIFRA grants states pesticide regulatory
authority ... - CORRECT ANSWERS--Section 24(a) A state is authorized to regulate the
sale and use of a federally registered pesticide as long as the sale and use is not
prohibited by FIFRA
, Explain section 24(b) - CORRECT ANSWERS--A state cannot impose labeling or
packaging requirements different from or more restrictive than the requirements of
FIFRA
Explain section 24(c) - CORRECT ANSWERS--Section 24(c) is also known as a special
local need registration SLN, and gives a state the authority to issue a use registration
not previously issued for a federally registered pesticide.
Who can you contact to find out which SLN registrations pertain to your crop and area?
- CORRECT ANSWERS--CAC, DPR, Local UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor, or
a pest control dealer
What is a Research Authorization? - CORRECT ANSWERS--In most cases, a RA must
be obtained from the Pesticide Registration Branch of DPR before an unregistered
pesticide product can be used to conduct research. A RA is not an exemption from
pesticide registration.
Pesticide registrants doing experimental work on property under their control DO NOT
need to obtain a... - CORRECT ANSWERS--Research Authorization
A "label" is... - CORRECT ANSWERS--any written, printed, or graphic matter with pest
control directions, reqs, prohibitions, and other information such as health and safety
precautions.
A "supplemental label" is... - CORRECT ANSWERS--any label that is not part of the
pesticide container but is otherwise attached to the pesticide product container or
device
"DANGER" and "DANGER/POISON" with a skull indicate... - CORRECT ANSWERS--
that the pesticide is highly toxic
"DANGER" used alone indicates... - CORRECT ANSWERS--that the pesticide poses a
dangerous health hazard
"WARNING" indicates... - CORRECT ANSWERS--moderate toxicity
"CAUTION" means... - CORRECT ANSWERS--low toxicity
What are the precautionary statements designed for? - CORRECT ANSWERS--They
are designed to provide the pesticide user with info regarding the toxicity, irritation and
sensitization hazards related with the use of a pesticide. As well as treatment
instructions and info to reduce exposure potential. Etc
A restrictive statement is ___________ from a statement of use classification -
CORRECT ANSWERS--different
