# 40 C.F.R. § 170.203 (2026): Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_203

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 170.203 (2026)
- **Heading:** Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 170 / Subpart C / § 170.203: § 170.203   Exceptions.

## Text

Exceptions. This subpart does not apply when any pesticide is handled for use on an agricultural establishment in the following circumstances: (a) For mosquito abatement, Mediterranean fruit fly eradication, or similar wide-area public pest control programs sponsored by governmental entities. (b) On livestock or other animals, or in or about animal premises. (c) On plants grown for other than commercial or research purposes, which may include plants in habitations, home fruit and vegetable gardens, and home greenhouses. (d) On plants that are in ornamental gardens, parks, and public or private lawns and grounds and that are intended only for aesthetic purposes or climatic modification. (e) In a manner not directly related to the production of agricultural plants, including, but not limited to, structural pest control, control of vegetation along rights-of-way and in other noncrop areas, and pasture and rangeland use. (f) For control of vertebrate pests. (g) As attractants or repellents in traps. (h) On the harvested portions of agricultural plants or on harvested timber. (i) For research uses of unregistered pesticides. [57 FR 38151, Aug. 21, 1992. Redesignated at 60 FR 21952, May 3, 1995]

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 170.202 (2026) § 170.202   Applicability of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_202.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.203 (2026) § 170.203   Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_203.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.204 (2026) § 170.204   Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_204.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.210 (2026) § 170.210   Restrictions during applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_210.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.222 (2026) § 170.222   Providing specific information about applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_222.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.224 (2026) § 170.224   Notice of applications to agricultural employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_224.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.230 (2026) § 170.230   Pesticide safety training for handlers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_230.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.232 (2026) § 170.232   Knowledge of labeling and site-specific information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_232.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.234 (2026) § 170.234   Safe operation of equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_234.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.235 (2026) § 170.235   Posted pesticide safety information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_235.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.240 (2026) § 170.240   Personal protective equipment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_240.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.250 (2026) § 170.250   Decontamination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_250.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 170.260 (2026) § 170.260   Emergency assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P170_S170_260.md)

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