3650 TOXIC SUBSTANCES DIVISION (PESTICIDE PROGRAM) INFRACTIONS

3650.1 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 1 infraction:

1. (a) 20 DCMR § 2200.1 (manufacture, sale, shipment, use, or application of pesticide not registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA));
2. (b) 20 DCMR § 2207.12 (impersonating a federal, state, or District inspector or official);
3. (c) 20 DCMR § 2211.1 (disposing, storing, or discarding any pesticide container or rinsate in a manner that causes injury to humans); or
4. (d) 20 DCMR § 2211.3 (handling, transporting, storing, displaying or distributing a pesticide in a way that endangers humans, the environment, food, feed, or any product).

3650.2 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 2 infraction:

1. (a) 20 DCMR § 2200.3 (distribution of pesticide not registered with the District of Columbia Department of Health);
2. (b) 20 DCMR § 2205.5 (improper use of a public applicator license);
3. (c) 20 DCMR §§ 2207.1 or 2210.1 (use of a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, or in violation of imposed restriction);
4. (d) 20 DCMR § 2207.2 (making a pesticide recommendation that is inconsistent with the labeling or in violation of imposed restriction);
5. (e) 20 DCMR §§ 2207.3 or 2207.9 (falsifying, refusing, or neglecting to maintain or make available required records);
6. (f) 20 DCMR § 2207.4 (use of fraud or misrepresentation in applying for a certificate or license);
7. (g) 20 DCMR § 2207.6 (making a false or fraudulent claim that misrepresents the effect of a pesticide or method to be utilized in its application);
8. (h) 20 DCMR §§ 2207.7 or 2210.2 (applying an ineffective or improper pesticide, or operating faulty or unsafe equipment);
9. (i) 20 DCMR § 2207.8 (using or supervising the use of a pesticide in a faulty, careless, or negligent manner);
10. (j) 20 DCMR § 2207.10 (aiding, abetting, or conspiring to evade pesticide laws);
11. (k) 20 DCMR § 2207.11 (making a fraudulent or misleading statement during or after an inspection of a pest infestation);
12. (l) 20 DCMR § 2207.13 (distributing an adulterated pesticide);
13. (m) 20 DCMR § 2207.14 (failure to register a pesticide in the District of Columbia);

14. (n) 20 DCMR § 2208.1 (distributing any pesticide or device that is misbranded);

15. (o) 20 DCMR § 2208.6 (failure to provide registration number on pesticide labels as assigned under § 7 of FIFRA, 7 USC § 136e);

16. (p) 20 DCMR §§ 2208.8 or 2208.14 (failure to comply with a provision concerning pesticide labeling);
17. (q) 20 DCMR § 2210.5 (failure to apply a pesticide so as to prevent harmful effects to the environment);
18. (r) 20 DCMR § 2210.8 (permitting an inspection for wood-destroying pests by a pesticide operator who is not licensed in the 'Wood Destroying Organisms' subcategory);
19. (s) 20 DCMR § 2211.1 (disposing, storing, or discarding any pesticide container or rinsate in a manner that causes injury to vegetation, crops, livestock, wildlife, or pollinating insects, or that pollutes any water or water way);
20. (t) 20 DCMR § 2215.1 (performing fumigation without being a licensed applicator or without supervision by a licensed applicator);
21. (u) 20 DCMR §§ 2215.2, 2215.9, or 2215.10 (failure to comply with a requirement for introducing a fumigant);
22. (v) 20 DCMR § 2215.3 (failure to notify the nearest fire station and the Director prior to fumigation);
23. (w) 20 DCMR § 2215.5 (failure to post warning signs for fumigation);
24. (x) 20 DCMR § 2215.7 (failure to provide a guard during fumigation);
25. (y) 20 DCMR §§ 2300.1 or 2300.2 (purchasing, using, or supervising the use of a restricted use pesticide without a license);
26. (z) 20 DCMR §§ 2400.1 or 2400.4 (failure to obtain an operator or applicator license);
27. (aa) 20 DCMR § 2400.2 (permitting the use of any pesticide by persons who are not certified or registered);
28. (bb) 20 DCMR § 2400.3 (licensed operator permitting the use of restricted pesticides by persons who are not certified or registered);
29. (cc) 20 DCMR § 2400.5 (transferring a pesticide operator license from one business to another);
30. (dd) 20 DCMR § 2502.2 (violating a 'stop sale, use or removal' order);
31. (ee) 20 DCMR §§ 2508.1 to 2508.3, 2508.5 to 2508.7, or 2508.11 to 2508.13 (failure to comply with a record keeping or reporting requirement); and
32. (ff) 20 DCMR §§ 2509.1 or 2509.3 (failure to maintain or provide records on restricted use pesticides); or
33. (gg) 20 DCMR § 2509.4 (selling or transferring any restricted use pesticide to any person other than a licensed applicator).

3650.3 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 3 infraction:

(a) 20 DCMR § 2200.5 (using or revealing for one's own advantage information relating to the formula of a pesticide registered with the Department);

(b) 20 DCMR § 2207.5 (refusing or neglecting to comply with a limitation or restriction on a certificate or license);

(c) 20 DCMR § 2208.5 (offering for sale a pesticide under the name of another pesticide or imitation of another pesticide);

(d) 20 DCMR § 2210.6 (applying a pesticide when the wind velocity will cause the pesticide to drift beyond the target area);

(e) 20 DCMR § 2210.7 (displaying or offering for sale a pesticide in a container which is damaged or has a damaged or obscure label);

(f) 20 DCMR § 2212.1 (failure to inform an employee of the hazards and the proper use of preventive steps when applying pesticides);

(g) 20 DCMR § 2212.2 (failure to provide safety equipment and protective clothing);

(h) 20 DCMR § 2212.3 (failure to inform an employee of reentry requirements and provide protective clothing or apparatus if premature reentry is necessary);

(i) 20 DCMR § 2300.1 (purchase, use, or supervision of use of restricted use pesticide by unlicensed person);

(j) 20 DCMR § 2311.1 (applying a pesticide without the supervision of a licensed certified applicator);

(k) 20 DCMR §§ 2403.3, 2403.6, or 2403.7 (failure to comply with liability insurance requirements);

(l) 20 DCMR § 2507.3 (failure to renew a license on or before the first day of any licensure period);

(m) 20 DCMR § 2508.10 (failure to report significant pesticide accidents or incidents when required to do so by the Director); or

(n) 20 DCMR § 2509.2 (failure to provide copies to the Director of the records required by § 2509.1).

3650.4 Violation of any of the following provisions shall be a Class 4 infraction:

(a) 20 DCMR § 2204.1 (application of a pesticide by an unregistered employee);

(b) 20 DCMR §§ 2204.4 or 2204.5 (failure to register an employee who works under the direct supervision of a licensed, certified applicator within thirty (30) days of employment);

(c) 20 DCMR § 2208.4 (failure to comply with a package, container, or wrapping requirement);

(d) 20 DCMR § 2210.3 (use of a pesticide container for a purpose other than containing the original product);

(e) 20 DCMR § 2210.4 (failure to provide an effective anti-siphon device for equipment);

(f) 20 DCMR §§ 2300.18, 2300.19, 2400.8, or 2400.9 (failure to post or make accessible for inspection a license or permit);

(g) 20 DCMR § 2306.4 (failure of applicator to submit the applicator's credentials and license to the employing pesticide operator after termination of employment);

(h) 20 DCMR § 2306.5 (failure to notify the Director of the termination of an employee or return a terminated employee's license and credentials to the Director);

(i) 20 DCMR § 2311.7 (failure to have pesticide labels at work site);

(j) 20 DCMR § 2400.6 (failure to surrender a pesticide operator's license within ten (10) days of termination); or

(k) 20 DCMR § 2402.4 (failure to notify the Director when supervision by a licensed certified applicator is not available).

3650.5 Violation of any provision of the Pesticide Operations Act of 1977, effective April 18, 1978 (D.C. Law 2-70, as amended; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-401 to 8-419), or the implementing rules in 20 DCMR Chapters 22 through 25 which is not cited elsewhere in this section, shall be a Class 5 infraction.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 5061 (May 27, 2005).