Pesticide Laws

The use of pesticides in North Dakota is based on federal law (the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA) and state law (the North Dakota Pesticide Act). In North Dakota, the Department of Agriculture (NDDA) is charged with enforcement responsibilities. General policy decisions are left up to the North Dakota Pesticide Control Board.

Finally, pesticide applicators and dealers may also be subject to regulation through the

• ND Department of Health 
• ND Aeronautics Commission 
• ND Secretary of State
• ND Tax Department

Selected North Dakota Pesticide Laws and Rules are available from the ND Department of Agriculture's Laws and Rules Website