Ordinance No.7/1992 (25 Feb.) of the Minister of Agriculture concerning the aerial spraying of agricultural chemicals Jurisdiction Hungary Year 1992 Published in Hungarian Serial title Magyar Közlöny Source 25 Feb. 1992, No.19, p.672-673. Descriptors [Primary] Hungary, agricultural chemicals, agricultural operations, aircraft, crop protection [Secondary] fertilizers, herbicides, law, neighbourhood protection, pesticides, toxic substances, wind Subject category Chemical safety Abstract This text (effective 25 Feb. 1992) regulates the aerial spraying of agricultural chemicals (pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers). It prescribes the technical requirements of airplanes used for such purposes and the qualifications of operators. It prohibits the spraying of highly toxic and toxic substances when the wind speed exceeds 4m/sec (fixed-wing aircraft) or 2m/sec (helicopters); in the case of other substances the limit is 4m/sec. For liquid substances to be sprayed at quantities of 1-30L/ha the maximum wind speed is 2m/sec; such substances cannot be sprayed when there is a thermal updraft. There are further limitations based on environmental and seasonal considerations. CIS No. 93-1418 Database ID 60812