Which of the following is a false statement about FIFRA?

The statement that state restrictions can be less stringent than FIFRA is false because FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) establishes a baseline standard for pesticide regulation at the federal level. States have the authority to impose stricter regulations than those set by FIFRA, but they cannot allow for less stringent standards. This is intended to ensure a minimum level of safety and environmental protection across the board.

FIFRA is primarily concerned with the registration and regulation of pesticides to ensure that they do not pose unreasonable risks to human health or the environment when used according to label directions. It also provides guidelines for safe pesticide use, aiming to protect both applicators and the broader public. The structure of the law supports the idea that while states can enhance regulations to reflect local concerns, they must always meet or exceed the federal standards established by FIFRA.