# 40 CFR § 170.203: Exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.203

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 170.203
- **Heading:** Exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER E—PESTICIDE PROGRAMS > PART 170—WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD > Subpart C—Standard for Pesticide Handlers

## 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 CFR § 170.1 § 170.1 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.2 § 170.2 Implementation and expiration dates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.3 § 170.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.7 § 170.7 General duties and prohibited actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.7.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.9 § 170.9 Violations of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.9.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.102 § 170.102 Applicability of this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.102.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.103 § 170.103 Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.103.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.104 § 170.104 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.104.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.110 § 170.110 Restrictions associated with pesticide applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.110.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.112 § 170.112 Entry restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.112.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.120 § 170.120 Notice of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.120.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.122 § 170.122 Providing specific information about applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.122.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.124 § 170.124 Notice of applications to handler employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.124.md)
- [40 CFR § 170.130 § 170.130 Pesticide safety training for workers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-170.130.md)

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