# 302 KAR 26:040: 302 KAR 26:040. Storage and handling of pesticides

> Kentucky · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R040

## Section

- **Citation:** 302 KAR 26:040
- **Heading:** 302 KAR 26:040. Storage and handling of pesticides
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Kentucky Administrative Regulations / Title 302 (Department of Agriculture) / Chapter 026 / 302 KAR 26:040

## Text

Section 1. Applicability. This administrative regulation shall apply to pesticide sales agents, dealers, structural pest management companies, licensed operators, licensed applicators or trainees who store restricted use or general use pesticides. Section 2. Storage and Handling of Pesticides. Standards for storage of pesticides. (1) Sites for the storage of pesticides shall be of sufficient size to store all stocks in designated areas. (2) Storage sites shall be cool, dry, and airy or have a ventilation system installed to reduce concentrations of toxic fumes and to regulate temperatures and moisture. If a ventilation system is installed to reduce fumes, heat, or moisture, the ventilation exhaust shall not connect with offices or other areas frequented by people. (3) Storage sites shall be adequately lighted so that labels and label information can be easily read. (4) Floor sweep compound of adsorptive clay, sand, sawdust, hydrated lime, or similar materials shall be kept on hand to absorb spills or leaks. The contaminated material shall be disposed of per label directions. (5) Restricted use pesticides shall be located in designated and segregated areas apart from general use pesticides. These segregated areas may remain open if the entire storage area is locked while authorized personnel cannot control access to the area. Entrance to these segregated areas shall be plainly labeled on the outside with signs containing the words "pesticide storage area" and "danger" or "poison".

## Nearby sections

- [302 KAR 26:010 302 KAR 26:010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R010.md)
- [302 KAR 26:020 302 KAR 26:020. Pesticide certification and licensing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R020.md)
- [302 KAR 26:030 302 KAR 26:030. Pesticide recordkeeping](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R030.md)
- [302 KAR 26:040 302 KAR 26:040. Storage and handling of pesticides](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R040.md)
- [302 KAR 26:050 302 KAR 26:050. Pesticide trainee registration and supervision requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R050.md)
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- [302 KAR 26:080 302 KAR 26:080. Lawn, turf, ornamental and interior plantscape pesticide-related notice posting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R080.md)
- [302 KAR 26:090 302 KAR 26:090. Wood destroying organism treatments and integrated pest management in schools](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R090.md)
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- [302 KAR 26:150 302 KAR 26:150. Pesticide-related penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_KAR_T302_C026_R150.md)

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