Section 29.57. Seed applications.

 

(1)   Definition. In this section, "pesticide-treated seed" means seed, intended for planting or propagation, that is treated with a pesticide for the purpose of providing post-planting protection to the seed or seedling.

(2)   Planting pesticide-treated seed. Pesticide-treated seeds shall be incorporated into the soil when planted to prevent access by birds and other animals. This requirement does not apply to seed that is normally planted on the soil surface and poses no significant risk to birds or other animals.

(3)   Pesticide-treated seed; prohibited uses. No person may do any of the following:

(a) Use pesticide-treated seed for food, feed, or oil, or mix it with food, feed, or oil.

(b) Expose pesticide-treated seed to access by birds or other animals.

(4)   W ARNING SIGNS POSTED ON SEED STORAGE BINS.

(a) A person who stores pesticide-treated seed in bulk shall post a warning sign on every bin or storage area where that seed is stored. This paragraph does not apply to seed, stored on the property of an agricultural producer, that is not intended for sale.

(b) A warning sign under par. (a) shall remain posted as long as the pesticide-treated seed remains in storage. The warning sign shall be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, and shall conspicuously disclose the following statement or its equivalent:

"DANGER. THE SEED IN THIS STORAGE AREA HAS
BEEN TREATED WITH THE PESTICIDE [name of pesticide]
ON [date]."

(5)   Seed disposal. Pesticide-treated seed shall be disposed of in a manner that does not pose a risk to persons, property, or the environment.

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