Which act gives the New Mexico NMDA authority over pesticides and pesticide applicators in the state?

• A. New Mexico Pesticide Control Act
• B. Pesticide Regulation Act
• C. Agricultural Pesticides Act
• D. Environmental Pesticides Act

Answer: (A)

The New Mexico Pesticide Control Act is the statute that gives NMDA authority over pesticides and pesticide applicators. This law specifically empowers the New Mexico Department of Agriculture to register pesticides, issue licenses and certifications for applicators, set training and handling requirements, and enforce label directions and safe-use practices. It provides the framework for how pesticides are regulated within the state, including inspections and penalties for violations.

The other named titles don’t correspond to the actual enabling statute for state pesticide regulation, so they don’t establish the department’s authority in this area.