Tirol Plant Protection Product Restriction Ordinance (TPSMBV).

The ordinance outlines strict limitations on the use of chemical plant protection products in Tyrol, Austria. It promotes non-chemical alternatives and bans or restricts pesticide use in sensitive areas such as hospitals, schools, kindergartens, public parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, cemeteries, and near water bodies. Exceptions are permitted under specific safety conditions or when non-chemical alternatives are not feasible, especially to prevent damage to infrastructure, ensure operational safety, or control invasive species. The ordinance implements relevant EU directives on sustainable pesticide use and public health protection. The text consists of 6 Articles.