General Colorado Commercial Pesticide Application Practice Exam

Where are Section 24c labels valid?

1. Only in the state of issue

2. Nationwide

3. In neighboring states

4. Only in urban areas

The correct answer is: Only in the state of issue

Section 24(c) labels, which are special local needs registrations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), are specifically designed to address unique pest control needs that arise in particular states. These labels are valid only in the state that issued them, reflecting local conditions and concerns that may not apply elsewhere. The purpose of these registrations is to allow state officials to grant localized use of a pesticide that is not otherwise registered for widespread use. This can include addressing regional pest issues, environmental concerns, or specific agricultural practices that are unique to that state. Because of this targeted approach, Section 24(c) labels cannot be used in other states, nor are they applicable nationwide or even in neighboring states. Additionally, their validity is not limited by geographical areas such as urban or rural, but strictly tied to the state where they have been authorized.