Summary of Criminal Prosecutions
FISCAL YEAR: 2004
1. PRINCIPAL DEFENDANT: Alfred Carrol Smith
E.D. Kentucky 5:03-CR-155-JBT
E.D. Kentucky 5:03-CR-155-JBT
Smith used carbofuran, a restricted-use pesticide, in a manner inconsistent with its labeling by placing deer carcasses coated with carbofuran on and near his property.
December 3, 2003
Smith was charged - one count: violating FIFRA {7 U.S.C. 136l(b)(2) and 7 U.S.C. 136j(a)(2)(G) - to use any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling}; one count of violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act {16 U.S.C. 703 and 16 U.S.C. 707(a)}.
CITATION: 16 U.S.C. 703, 16 U.S.C. 707(a), 7 U.S.C. 136j(a)(2)(G), 7 U.S.C. 136l(b)(1)(B)
February 5, 2004
Smith pled guilty to the FIFRA count and was sentenced to pay a $500 federal fine. The other count was dismissed.
STATUTE:
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)