Section 30.01. Definitions.

  In this chapter:

(1)  "Apply a pesticide" means to bring, or attempt to bring, a pesticide into contact with a target organism or site.

(2)  "Department" means the state of Wisconsin department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

(3)  "Distribute a pesticide" means to distribute a pesticide for sale or use in this state.

(4)  "Environment" has the meaning given in s. 94.67 (12) , Stats.

(5)  "Individual" means a natural person.

(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)  "Pesticide" has the meaning given in s. 94.67 (25) , Stats., and includes a pesticide-fertilizer mixture.

(8)  "Sell" means to sell, offer for sale, display for sale, or hold for sale in this state.

(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:

(a) Activities which the pesticide label requires of the mixer, loader or applicator.

(b) Handling an open pesticide container, other than an empty container that has been triple-rinsed or cleaned according to the pesticide label.

(c) Cleaning or rinsing an open pesticide container, pesticide application equipment, or a mix or nurse tank.

(d) Disposing of a pesticide or pesticide rinsate.

(e) Aerating or ventilating spaces treated with a fumigant pesticide.

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