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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 35. Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry |
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Chapter 30. Consumer Protection |
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Subchapter 17. Combined Pesticide |
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Part 2. PESTICIDE RULE ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
SECTION 35:30-17-3.4. Pesticide rule advisory committee
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- (a) The State Board of Agriculture may appoint a pesticide rule advisory committee to serve as advisors to the Department regarding review and recommendations for revisions to pesticide rules.(b) The committee shall consist of:(1) One member shall represent agribusiness retailers;(2) One member shall represent vegetation managers;(3) One member shall represent aerial pesticide applicators;(4) One member shall represent commercial pest control applicators;(5) One member shall represent restricted use pesticide dealers;(6) One member shall represent manufacturers of pesticides;(7) One member shall represent private pesticide applicators;(8) Two members shall represent agricultural organizations;(9) One member shall represent the general public, with an emphasis on consumer protection;(10) One member shall represent Oklahoma State University or Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service; and(11) One member shall represent the turfgrass industry.(c) Of the initial members, four (4) shall serve one (1) year terms, four (4) shall serve two (2) year terms, and four (4) shall serve three (3) year terms. Thereafter, all members shall serve for three (3) year terms; provided, all members shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.(d) The advisory committee shall meet at least annually to review and recommend proposed rules. The committee shall present written recommendations to the Department no later than October 1 of each year.(e) The advisory committee may create subcommittees to address specific areas of concern. The subcommittees may meet more frequently to discuss the specific areas of concern.