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