N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 33-1001: Requirements and restrictions

§ 33-1001. Requirements and restrictions.

1. Prior to any commercial lawn application the applicator shall enter

into a written contract with the owner of the property or his or her

agent specifying the approximate date or dates of application, number of

applications, and total cost for the service to be provided.

2. Prior to any commercial lawn application the applicator shall

supply the property owner or his or her agent with a copy of:

a. a list of substances to be applied including brand names and

generic names of active ingredients;

b. any warnings that appear on the label of pesticides to be applied

that are pertinent to the protection of humans, animals or the

environment; and

c. the company name, address, telephone number, business registration

number and applicator certification identification card number.

Such information shall be supplied in either a written, digital or

electronic format which shall be determined by the owner or his or her

agent provided however that the applicator must also have a written copy

of such information in his or her possession.

3. In the event that application on the date or dates specified

becomes infeasible, the person who is to provide such application shall

give the owner or his agent oral or written notice of the proposed

alternate date or dates, and shall receive acceptance of such alternate

date or dates from the owner or his agent prior to initiating commercial

lawn application.

4. Persons providing commercial lawn applications shall maintain

copies of all contracts required pursuant to subdivision one of this

section.