2 CAR pt. 73, Appendix A – Penalty Matrix

Appendix A

VIOLATION	Violation Level	1^st Level of Enforcement		2^nd Level of Enforcement		3^rd Level of Enforcement		4^th Level of Enforcement
		Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine
1 - Commercial Applicators. Failure to secure applicator license.	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-1000	C, D	400-1000	C, D, E	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

2-Failure to Maintain responsibility.	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D, E	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

3-Failure to place decal on aircraft and/or ground equipment.	Minor	A			200-500
	Major			C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

4-Non-Commercial Applicators. Failure to secure applicator license.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D, E	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

5-Records-Commercial/ Non-Commercial. Failure to keep and maintain required records.	Minor	A		C, D	200-500
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

6-Private Applicators. Failure to secure applicator license.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	100-400	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	800-1000

7-Pilots. Failure to secure applicator license.	Minor
	Major	B, C, D	200-1000	B, C, D	400-1000	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D	800-1000

8-Pesticide Dealers. Failure to secure restricted use pesticide dealers license.	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-1000	B, C, D	400-1000	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D	800-1000

ENFORCEMENT ACTION OPTIONS

A - Warning letter
B - Stop Use/Stop Sale
C - Informal Agreement
D - Board/Committee Hearing
E - Immediate Suspension of License
F - Injunction
G - Referral to Prosecuting Attorney
H - Referral to EPA

PENALTY MATRIX

Appendix A

VIOLATION	Violation Level	1^st Level of Enforcement		2^nd Level of Enforcement		3^rd Level of Enforcement		4^th Level of Enforcement
		Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine
9-Failure of dealer to keep and maintain records related to restricted use pesticide sales.	Minor	A
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	C, D	200-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

10-Unlawful Acts. Make false or fraudulent claims through any media misrepresenting the effectiveness of pesticides or methods utilized.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	100-500	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

11-Recommendation(s) of use or use of a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with the registered label, or other mandated restrictions.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

12-Application of known ineffective or improper pesticides.	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

13-Operation of faulty or unsafe equipment,	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, E	800-1000

14-Operation of equipment, in a careless or negligent manner,	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-1000	B, C, D	400-1000	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, E	800-1000

15-Failure to comply with provisions of Act 389, after notice, and rules thereof, or any lawful order from the Arkansas State Plant Board	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

16-Failure to keep proper records and make timely filing of reports.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	100-500	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

ENFORCEMENT ACTION OPTIONS

A - Warning letter
B - Stop Use/Stop Sale
C - Informal Agreement
D - Board/Committee Hearing
E - Immediate Suspension of License
F - Injunction
G - Referral to Prosecuting Attorney
H - Referral to EPA

PENALTY MATRIX

Appendix A

VIOLATION	Violation Level	1^st Level of Enforcement		2^nd Level of Enforcement		3^rd Level of Enforcement		4^th Level of Enforcement
		Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine
17-Issuance of false or fraudulent records, invoices, or reports.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	100-500	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

18-Application of pesticides on others property without the benefit of a commercial applicator's license.	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-1000	C, D	400-1000	C, D, E	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

19-Operation of unlicensed equipment	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-1000	B, C, D	400-1000	B, C, D, E	600-1000	B, C, D, E	800-1000

20-Use of fraud or misrepresentation in making application for, or renewal of, a license, permit, or certification.	Minor
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D, E	600-1000	B, C, D, E	800-1000

21-Failure to comply with any limitations or restrictions of a duly issued license, permit, or certification.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D, E	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

22-Aid, or abet, any person to evade the provisions of Act 389; conspire with any person to evade the provisions of Act 389, or allow use of a license, permit, or certification by another person.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

23-False or misleading statements made during or after an inspection concerning an infestation or infection of pests found on one's property.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

24-Impersonation of any federal, state, county	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

ENFORCEMENT ACTION OPTIONS

A - Warning letter
B - Stop Use/Stop Sale
C - Informal Agreement
D - Board/Committee Hearing
E - Immediate Suspension of License
F - Injunction
G - Referral to Prosecuting Attorney
H - Referral to EPA

VIOLATION	Violation Level	1^st Level of Enforcement		2^nd Level of Enforcement		3^rd Level of Enforcement		4^th Level of Enforcement
		Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine
25-Distribution of pesticide labeled for restricted use to any person or his agency who does not have a valid license to use, supervise the use, or distribute restricted use pesticides.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-1000	C, D	400-1000	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

26-Application of any pesticide by aircraft without a pilot's license to apply pesticides.	Minor
	Major	B, C, D	200-1000	B, C, D	400-1000	B, C, D, E	600-1000	B, C, D, E	800-1000

27-Employment of a pilot to apply pesticides by air that does not have a license to do so.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-1000	C, D	400-1000	C, D, E	600-1000	C, D, E	800-1000

28-Misbranded Selling misbranded pesticides.	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D, E	600-1000	B, C, D, E, H	80-1000

29-Registration Failure to register a pesticide with the Arkansas State Plant Board.	Minor	A, B
	Major			B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D	800-1000

30-Unlawful Acts Distribution of any pesticide not registered in Arkansas under the provisions of Act 410 or FIFRA	Minor	A, B
	Major			B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D	800-1000

31-Distribution of pesticide with different label claims, us directions, or composition not consistent with the registration process.	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-1000	B, C, D	400-1000	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, H	800-1000

32-Distribution of pesticides in containers other than manufacturer's unbroken immediate container.	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-1000	B, C, D	400-1000	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, H	800-1000

ENFORCEMENT ACTION OPTIONS

A - Warning Letter
B - Stop Use/Stop Sale
C - Informal Agreement
D - Board/Committee Hearing
E - Immediate Suspension of License
F - Injunction
G - Referral to Prosecuting Attorney
H - Referral to EPA

PENALTY MATRIX

Appendix A

VIOLATION	Violation Level	1^st Level of Enforcement		2^nd Level of Enforcement		3^rd Level of Enforcement		4^th Level of Enforcement
		Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine
33-Distribution of pesticides that have not been colored/discolored pursuant of Section 9(1) (d) of 410 or of Section 25 (c) (5) or FIFRA	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, H	800-1000

34-Distribution of adulterated and/or misbranded pesticides.	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, H	800-1000

35-Distribution of pesticides in containers which are unsafe due to damage.	Minor
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, H	800-1000

36-Detach, alter, deface, or destroy any label or labeling, or add any substance, or take away, that ay act to defeat the purpose of Act 410.	Minor	A, B
	Major	B, C, D	200-600	B, C, D	400-800	B, C, D	600-1000	B, C, D, H	800-1000

37-Use for personal advantage of any information relative to formulas of products obtained by Section 6, or other trade secrets.	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	700-1000	C, D	800-1000

38-Handle, display, store, transport, or make distribution of pesticides in such a manner to endanger man or the environment, or other products.	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, H	800-1000

39-Dispose discard, or store any pesticide or pesticide containers in a manner to cause injury to humans, vegetation, crops, livestock, wildlife beneficial insects, or to pollute water and soil	Minor
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D, H	800-1000

ENFORCEMENT ACTION OPTIONS

A - Warning letter
B - Stop Use/Stop Sale
C - Informal Agreement
D - Board/Committee Hearing
E - Immediate Suspension of License
F - Injunction
G - Referral to Prosecuting Attorney
H - Referral to EPA

PENALTY MATRIX

Appendix A

VIOLATION	Violation Level	1^st Level of Enforcement		2^nd Level of Enforcement		3^rd Level of Enforcement		4^th Level of Enforcement
		Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine	Enforcement Action	Civil Penalty Fine
40-Failure to comply with the provisions of Act 410, its rules or the lawful order from the Arkansas State Plant Board.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

41-Failure to comply with the Worker Protection Standards and/or requirements of 40 CFR Parts 156 and 170, state law or applicable rules promulgated by the State Plant Board.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

42-Failure to comply with the applicable requirements of the Container and Containment Rule, 40 CFR Part 165, Subpart A through E, or applicable State law or rule.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000

43- Application of a dicamba or auxin-containing herbicide or any new herbicide technology released after the effective date of Act 778 (August 01, 2017) that results in a violation.	Minor	A
	Major	C, D	200-600	C, D	400-800	C, D	600-1000	C, D	800-1000
	Egregious	C, D	Up to 25,000	C, D	Up to 25,000	C, D	Up to 25,000	C, D	Up to 25,000

ENFORCEMENT ACTION OPTIONS

A - Warning letter
B - Stop Use/Stop Sale
C - Informal Agreement
D - Board/Committee Hearing
E - Immediate Suspension of License
F - Injunction
G - Referral to Prosecuting Attorney
H - Referral to EPA