HCC §15-94
County pesticide use in parks
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section says how the County must use certain pesticides in parks and recreational areas. It covers posting signs, keeping people away after spraying, and following state law and product labels. It only applies to pesticides that are not glyphosate-based or minimum risk products.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Use of other synthetic pesticides in County parks and
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
recreational facilities. (a) When a pesticide other than one that is glyphosate-based or that is not considered a “minimum risk product and method,” is applied by the County onto a County park or recreational facility, pesticides shall be applied in accord with the following: (1) Pesticide applications shall comply with the provisions of chapter 149A-31(1), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes; (2) The area sprayed shall be made inaccessible to the public until the sprayed product dries, but for no less than four hours, or in accordance with the product’s label; and (3) All directions on the label must be adhered to, such as wind or rain condition restrictions. (b) A visible notice, in the form of temporary signage shall be posted at the location of pesticide application, identifying the pesticide used by name. (2022, ord 22-3, sec 2.) 15-99 15-35 SUPP. 13 (1-2023) This page intentionally left blank.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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