Part 1Preliminary

# Part 1 Preliminary Part 1 Preliminary Note. The Code set out in the Schedule to the [Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth (the Agvet Code) is the basis of a uniform legislative scheme for the approval and registration of agricultural chemical products, that is, pesticides within the meaning of this Act, and veterinary chemical products. Section 5 of the [Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals (New South Wales) Act 1994](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1994-053) provides that the Agvet Code applies as law of New South Wales. The Agvet Code controls the manufacture and supply (eg sale) of agricultural and veterinary chemical products. The control of the use of those chemical products is generally a matter for the States. This Act provides the basis for the control of the use of pesticides in New South Wales. This Act should be read in conjunction with the Agvet Code (particularly the definitions in that Code). **pt 1, note:** Am 2025 No 58, Sch 4\[1\] \[2\].