On August 15, 2000, The Halifax Regional Municipality council passed bylaw BY-LAW P-800 Respecting the Regulation of Pesticides, Herbicides and Insecticides. This bylaw is municipal legislation and is enforced by Halifax Regional Municipality.

All inquires related to the bylaw and it's enforcement should be directed to the HRM Customer Service Centre at 490-4000. Additional information about the bylaw can be found on HRM's Pesticide By-Law & Sustainable Gardening & Landscape Maintenance page.