Montana Code 80-8-402. Statement of policy
80-8-402. Statement of policy. The legislature finds and declares that:
Terms Used In Montana Code 80-8-402
- Department: means the department of agriculture as provided for in 2-15-3001. See Montana Code 80-8-403
- School district: means a school district established according to Title 20, chapter 6. See Montana Code 80-8-403
(1)the exposure of children to pesticides applied in and around schools can pose a potentially acute or chronic toxicological hazard to their health;
(2)infants and children can be especially vulnerable to pesticides, especially if pesticides are not properly applied or used;
(3)schools need to adopt pest management programs that minimize exposure of school children to pesticides and provide for alternative pest control methods; and
(4)the department shall prepare and distribute to each Montana school district a model integrated pest and pesticide management safety program that satisfies the provisions of this section.