Rule 140. Aerial spraying operations

The aerial application of insecticides chemicals and toxic substances shall be subject to the following conditions namely.-

(a) Marking of the areas shall be the responsibility of the controller of chemicals.

(b) The operators shall use only approved insecticides and their formulations at approved concentration and height.

(c) Washing, decontamination, and first-aid facilities shall be provided by the operators.

(d) All aerial operations shall be notified to the public, not less than twenty-four hours in advance through competent authorities as notified by the Government in the Gazette.

(e) Animals and persons not connected with the operations shall be prevented from entering such areas for a specific period; and

(f) The pilots shall undergo specialization training in spraying; including clinical effects of the insecticides.