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Ind. Code § 15-16-5-64.5

Pesticide application on school property

As added by P.L.29-2024, SEC.54.

Sec. 64.5. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d), a pesticide may not be applied on school property during:

(1) regular school hours; or

(2) a before school or after school program that is located on school property.

(b) A pesticide may be applied on school property during periods specified in subsection (a) if applied to:

(1) control an observed pest that poses an immediate health threat situation to the students present; or

(2) an area outside of and not immediately adjacent to student occupied buildings.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a school may not allow students to enter an area of school property that has been subject to a pesticide application until the longer of the following time periods has elapsed:

(1) The minimum reentry time specified on the pesticide label.

(2) Four (4) hours.

(d) A rodenticide bait may be applied in areas that are inaccessible to students.

(e) A pesticide stored on school property must be in:

(1) the original pesticide container or a clearly labeled service container;

(2) a locked area or cabinet clearly marked as pesticide storage; and

(3) an area separated by a solid wall from areas where:

(A) food is stored;

(B) food is served; or

(C) students have access.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.