Activities Not Involving Pesticides

Sec. 1951.058. ACTIVITIES NOT INVOLVING PESTICIDES. When performed without the use of a pesticide, this chapter does not apply to the: (1) use of a raptor to control or relocate other birds; (2) physical removal of pests or the habitat of pests while cleaning a chimney; (3) use of a live trap to remove an animal from the premises of a residence, agricultural operation, or business structure; (4) removal by mechanical means of weeds or other obstructing vegetation from a sewer, drainage system, body of water, or similar area; or (5) installation, maintenance, or use of a nonpesticidal barrier to remove or prevent infestation by nuisance animals. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 762 (S.B. 768), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.