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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 3 P.S. Agriculture § 111.36a. Standards of qualifications for certification of commercial applicators

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

No individual shall be certified competent to apply or supervise the application of any pesticide for any purpose unless he has demonstrated his competence to apply pesticides in the proper certification category. Each category shall be subject to separate written testing procedures, requirements and examination fees and shall demonstrate minimum standard proficiency on the basis of a written examination conducted at an approved test site under direction of the department or its designated agents. The secretary shall require a fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50) for the basic core examination for certified applicators, and an additional fee not to exceed ten dollars ($10) shall be charged for each additional category in which the applicant desires to be certified. An annual fee of thirty dollars ($30) shall be charged when the certification does not require an examination. Certifications shall be valid for one calendar year. The secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to:

(1) Written examination requirements for obtaining an applicator's certification. Each applicant for certification shall demonstrate knowledge and competence as to:

(i) Identification of pests to be controlled and the damages caused by such pests.

(ii) The appropriate control measures to be used, including pesticides.

(iii) The hazards that may be involved in applying pesticides, so as to protect people and the environment.

(iv) The proper use of pesticide application equipment, including calibration and dosage calculations.

(v) Protective clothing and respiratory equipment required during application and handling of pesticides.

(vi) General precautions to be followed in cleaning and maintaining equipment used.

(vii) Transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides.

(viii) Applicable Federal and State pesticide laws and regulations.

(2) Renewal of applicator's certificates shall be on the basis of attendance at approved courses. Such courses shall include, at a minimum, a review of certification course subject matter, but shall not include a written examination.

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