PROGRAM - PESTICIDE CONTROL 



Goal ; 



To control the useage and sale of pesticidas for the protection 

 of Montana's citizens and their environment, while continuing to 

 provide for a profitable and sufficient production of quality foods. 



Objectives ; 



Establish a management system to implement the requirements 

 of the Montana Pesticides Act of 1971. 



Develop the management program to meet the requirements and 

 recommendations established by Executive Raorganii.ation and 

 the Legislative Auditor. 



Develop a system for registering 3000 anticipated pesticide 

 products sold in Montana. 



Develop a system for licensing an anticipated 120 commercial 

 and government applicators, 100 dealers and 1400 retailers. 



Developing a study guide, various types of examinations and 

 hold examinations for all pesticide applicators and dealers 

 to determine qualifications prior to licensing. 



Begin developing programs in the arras of pesticide accidents, 

 environmental protection, inspectional services, disposal and 

 education. 



Achievements ; 



The overall achievement this first year of the pesticide program 

 involved establishing the necessary management procedures for imple- 

 menting the Montana Pesticides Act. These activities ranged from 

 hiring a staff to development of forms and licenses for registrations, 

 applicators, dealers and retailers and implementation of general ad- 

 ministrative procedures. 



The collection of registration and licensing fees was implemented 

 in accordance with the requirements of Executive Reorganization and 

 the Legislative Auditor, 



Development of a study guide and examination for dealers and the 

 numberous types of applicators was a significant accomplishment which 

 provides the means to evaluate their academic and practical knowledge 

 of pesticides, their useage and safety. 



Examination sessions for applicators and dealers were held in 

 nineteen different locations with a total of forty sessions held. 



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