American Samoa § 24.1222 - Unlawful acts.

Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 24.1222 — Unlawful acts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 24.1222. Unlawful acts.

It is unlawful for any person to: (1) distribute any restricted use pesticide to any person who is not certified or under the direct supervision of an individual who is certified to use or purchase such pesticide; provided, that the Director may permit distribution to an uncertified individual for use by a certified applicator as authorized by FIFRA or EPA; (2) detach, alter, deface, or destroy, wholly or in part, any label or labeling provided for in regulations adopted under this chapter, or to add any substance from, a pesticide in a manner that may defeat the purpose of this act or the rules adopted under it; (3) handle, transport, store, display, or distribute pesticides in a manner so as to endanger man and his environment or to endanger food, feed, or any other products that may be transported, stored, displayed, or distributed with those pesticides; (4) dispose of, discard, or store any pesticides or pesticide containers in a manner so as to cause injury to humans, vegetation, crops, livestock, wildlife, beneficial insects, or to pollute any water supply or waterway; and (5) refuse or otherwise fail to comply with the provisions of this chapter, the rules adopted under it, or of any lawful order of the director.

Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 24.1222

What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 24.1222 cover?

Section 24.1222 ("Unlawful acts.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?

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