Modification, Suspension and Revocation

(1) The Subcommittee may, at any time, suspend a pesticide registration if it determines that: (a) a pesticide registration does not comply with provisions of the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act, FIFRA, and regulations promulgated under either; (b) when used as registered a pesticide may cause unreasonable adverse effect on the environment; or (c) a registered pesticide is an imminent hazard. (2) The registrant may request a hearing before the Subcommittee within seven days of receiving notice of the suspension. If a hearing is requested, the Subcommittee shall, within seven days of receipt of the request, provide the registrant an opportunity to present information as to why the registration should not be revoked. (3) After review, the Subcommittee shall make a determination as to whether or not there is sufficient cause to revoke the registration. (4) If the registrant does not request a hearing within seven days of receipt of the notice of suspension, the Subcommittee may inform the registrant that the registration is revoked.