N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 33-0501: Testing of pesticide samples

§ 33-0501. Testing of pesticide samples.

1. The commissioner shall take and seal samples of pesticides in

duplicate in the presence of at least one witness and shall, tender,

and, if accepted, deliver to the person in charge of the pesticide one

of such samples.

2. The department shall examine, analyze, or test, or cause to be

examined, analyzed or tested the pesticide samples taken under the

provisions of this article.

3. At least every two years the department shall make public the

results of examinations, analyses, trials, and tests of any sample or

samples so procured, together with such additional information as

circumstances advise. These published results shall be the property of

the state of New York and shall not be used for advertising or

regulatory purposes by any person or agency, government or otherwise

without the commissioner's permission.