(a) The department may adopt rules for carrying out the provisions of this chapter, including rules providing for:
(1) the collection, examination, and reporting of records, devices, and samples of pesticides;
(2) the safe handling, transportation, storage, display, distribution, or disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers;
(3) labeling requirements for pesticides and devices required to be registered under this chapter; and
(4) compliance with federal pesticide rules and regulations.
(b) Any rules adopted by the department for the purpose of protection or enhancement of water quality shall not be inconsistent with nor less stringent than rules adopted for the protection or enhancement of water quality by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission pursuant to recommendations of the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee.