North Dakota Century Code Title 4.1. Agriculture § 4.1-33-13. Unlawful acts and grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a certification

a. Make false or fraudulent claims through any media, misrepresenting the effect of materials or methods to be utilized, or advertise a pesticide without reference to its classification.

b. Make a pesticide recommendation, application, or use inconsistent with the labeling or other restrictions prescribed by the board.

c. Apply materials known by that person to be ineffective or improper.

d. Operate faulty or unsafe equipment.

e. Operate in a faulty, careless, or negligent manner.

f. Neglect or, after notice, refuse to comply with this chapter, the rules adopted to implement this chapter, or any lawful order of the commissioner.

g. Refuse or neglect to keep and maintain the records required by this chapter or to make reports when and as required.

h. Make false or fraudulent records, invoices, or reports.

i. Apply pesticide to the property of another, without the permission of the owner or lessee, unless the application is made under the direction of a governmental entity.

j. Use fraud or misrepresentation in making an application for, or for renewal of, certification.

k. Refuse or neglect to comply with any limitations or restrictions on or in a duly issued certification.

l. Aid or abet a person to evade this chapter, conspire with a person to evade this chapter, or allow the person's certification to be used by another person.

m. Knowingly make false statements during or after an inspection or an investigation.

n. Impersonate a federal, state, county, or city inspector or official.

o. Distribute any restricted use pesticide to any person who is not properly certified to use or purchase the pesticide.

p. Buy, use, or supervise the use of any pesticide without first complying with the certification requirements of this chapter, unless otherwise exempted.

q. Apply any pesticide that is not registered under chapter 4.1-34.

a. Receives a criminal conviction under section 136l of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act [7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.];

b. Is subject to a final order imposing a civil penalty under section 136l of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act [7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.]; or

c. Is subject to a concluded enforcement action for a violation of state law or regulation relating to pesticide use.