CHAPTER 3.6. Qualified Applicator Certificates [14151 - 14155]
( Chapter 3.6 added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 503, Sec. 15. )
The director may, by regulation, specify the pesticide applications that shall be made by or under the supervision of a person holding a valid qualified applicator certificate.
(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 503, Sec. 15.)
An application for a qualified applicator certificate shall be in the form prescribed by the director. Each application shall state the name and address of the applicant specified on the application and any other information required by the director. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5. All certificates issued under this chapter shall expire on December 31 of the last year for which they are issued. Certificates may be renewed
before their expiration through application in the form prescribed by the director and upon payment of a fee as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5. A penalty shall be assessed against any applicant who applies for renewal after the expiration date as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 60, Sec. 19. (AB 203) Effective June 30, 2022.)
Applicants shall be examined on the requirements of laws and regulations concerning pesticide use and shall elect to be examined for certification in one or more of the categories established by the director.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 60, Sec. 20. (AB 203) Effective June 30, 2022.)
The director may designate subcategories within the categories established pursuant to Section 14153, as determined to be necessary.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 60, Sec. 21. (AB 203) Effective June 30, 2022.)
The director shall issue a qualified applicator certificate to each applicant who satisfies the requirements of this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 503, Sec. 15.)
A qualified applicator certificate may be refused, revoked, or suspended by the director, after hearing, for any of the following:
(a) Failure to comply with any applicable provision of this division or Division 6 (commencing with Section 11401) or any regulation adopted pursuant to these divisions.
(b) Failure to supervise pesticide applications in a manner that ensures compliance with this division and Division 6 (commencing with Section 11401) or any regulation adopted pursuant to these divisions.
(c) Making any false or fraudulent record or report.
(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 624, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1994.)