This Law establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the use, production, commercialization, storage, transportation, application, and inspection of pesticides, their components, and related products within the state. Its main objective is to ensure that all stages of the pesticide lifecycle are governed by clear procedures designed to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and guarantee agricultural safety. To achieve this, the law assigns regulatory and supervisory responsibilities to the State Secretariats of Rural Development, Environment, and Health, while designating the Institute for Agricultural and Livestock Protection (Instituto de Defesa Agropecuária INDEA/MT) as the principal enforcement body. The law also mandates strict authorization, registration, and technical oversight mechanisms—including mandatory prescriptions, professional supervision, and adherence to federal regulations—to ensure the responsible and traceable use of pesticides in agricultural, forestry, and industrial contexts. In addition, the law aims to strengthen pesticide governance through obligations imposed on manufacturers, importers, retailers, service providers, and end‑users. It establishes rules for the registration of products and companies, sets clear responsibilities for the proper handling and disposal of empty containers and residues, and defines a wide range of administrative, civil, and criminal liabilities.
Brazil · 2006-11-27