Offences related to pesticides handling
Offences provided by EMCA Cap 387 with regard to handling of pesticides and toxic substances
It is an offence to-
(a) detach, alter or destroy any labeling on a pesticide or toxic substance contrary to the provisions of EMCA Cap 387;
(b) change the composition of a pesticide or toxic substance, contrary to the provisions of this Act
(c) use or dispose into the environment a pesticide or toxic substance in contravention of the provisions of this Act.
(d) distribute, sell, offer for sale, hold for sale, import, deliver for importation to, or receive from, deliver or offer to deliver to any other person any unregistered pesticide or toxic substance
Ref: EMCA Section 98.1&2
Question
It is an offence to-
(a) detach, alter or destroy any labeling on a pesticide or toxic substance contrary to the provisions of EMCA Cap 387;
(b) change the composition of a pesticide or toxic substance, contrary to the provisions of this Act
(c) use or dispose into the environment a pesticide or toxic substance in contravention of the provisions of this Act.
(d) distribute, sell, offer for sale, hold for sale, import, deliver for importation to, or receive from, deliver or offer to deliver to any other person any unregistered pesticide or toxic substance
Ref: EMCA Section 98.1&2
Question
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What are some of the offences in handling of pesticides and toxic substances are committed within your locality?