Nevada § 586.180 - “Misbranded” defined

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 586.180 — “Misbranded” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 586.180. “Misbranded” defined

“Misbranded” shall apply: 1. To any pesticide or device if its labeling bears any statement, design or graphic

representation relative thereto or to its ingredients which is false or misleading

in any particular. 2. To any pesticide: (a) If it is an imitation of, or is offered for sale under the name of, another pesticide; (b) If its labeling bears any reference to registration under this chapter; (c) If the labeling accompanying it does not contain instructions for use which are

necessary and, if complied with, adequate for the protection of the public; (d) If the label does not contain a warning or caution statement which may be necessary

and, if complied with, adequate to prevent injury to living human beings and other

vertebrate animals; (e) If the label does not bear an ingredient statement on that part of the immediate

container and on the outside container or wrapper, if there be one through which the

ingredient statement on the immediate container cannot be clearly read, of the retail

package which is presented or displayed under customary conditions of purchase; (f) If any word, statement or other information required by or under the authority

of this chapter to appear on the labeling is not prominently placed thereon with such

conspicuousness (as compared with other words, statements, designs, or graphic matter

in the labeling) and in such terms as to render it likely to be read and understood

by the ordinary individual under customary conditions of purchase and use; (g) If in the case of a pesticide, when used as directed, or in accordance with commonly

recognized practice, it shall be injurious to living human beings or other vertebrate

animals or vegetation, except weeds, to which it is applied, or to the person applying

such pesticide; or (h) If in the case of a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant, when used as directed,

it shall be injurious to human beings or other vertebrate animals, or vegetation to

which it is applied; but physical or physiological effects on plants or parts thereof

shall not be deemed to be injury when this is the purpose for which the plant regulator,

defoliant or desiccant was applied, in accordance with the label claims and recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 586.180

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 586.180 cover?

Section 586.180 ("“Misbranded” defined") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 586.180?

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