35-9-104. Exemptions

35-9-104. Exemptions. (1) The provisions of this article shall not apply to:

(a) Any carrier while lawfully engaged in transporting a pesticide or device within this state, if such carrier, upon request, permits the department of agriculture or its designated agent to copy all records showing the transactions regarding and the movement of the pesticide or device;

(b) Public officials of this state and the federal government engaged in the performance of their official duties except as specifically required by this article; or

(c) The manufacturer or shipper of a pesticide for experimental use only by or under the supervision of any agency of this state or of the federal government authorized by law to conduct research in the field of pesticides.

(2) No pesticide or device shall be deemed in violation of this article when intended solely for export to a foreign country and when prepared or packed according to the specifications or directions of the purchaser. If not so exported, all provisions of this article shall apply.