Sec. 64.5. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d), a pesticide may not be applied on school property during:

(1) regular school hours; or

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 15-16-5-64.5

  • pest: means :

    Indiana Code 15-16-5-24

  • pesticide: means :

    Indiana Code 15-16-5-25

  • property: means all:

    Indiana Code 15-16-5-31

  • school: means the following:

    Indiana Code 15-16-5-34.5

  • school property: means the following:

    Indiana Code 15-16-5-34.7

(2) a before school or after school program that is located on school property.

     (b) A pesticide may be applied on school property during periods specified in subsection (a) if applied to:

(1) control an observed pest that poses an immediate health threat situation to the students present; or

(2) an area outside of and not immediately adjacent to student occupied buildings.

     (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a school may not allow students to enter an area of school property that has been subject to a pesticide application until the longer of the following time periods has elapsed:

(1) The minimum reentry time specified on the pesticide label.

(2) Four (4) hours.

     (d) A rodenticide bait may be applied in areas that are inaccessible to students.

     (e) A pesticide stored on school property must be in:

(1) the original pesticide container or a clearly labeled service container;

(2) a locked area or cabinet clearly marked as pesticide storage; and

(3) an area separated by a solid wall from areas where:

(A) food is stored;

(B) food is served; or

(C) students have access.

As added by P.L.29-2024, SEC.54.