2306.1 Beginning January 1, 2016, a licensed certified applicator shall renew his or her certification and license every year.

2306.2 Beginning January 1, 2016, an applicant for certification renewal shall be required to present documentation indicating satisfactory completion within the year of a minimum of one (1) refresher training course approved by the District Department of the Environment (Department) and pertinent to the applicator's competency, including training on integrated pest management principles or other least-toxic pest management practices.

2306.3 Refresher courses meeting the requirements of § 2306.2 may be in the form of educational courses, programs, seminars, or workshops.

2306.4 To renew certification, the refresher course shall be combined with a history of satisfactory performance as a certified applicator.

2306.5 If the Department determines after consultation with the EPA or other qualified professionals in the field of pest control that a significant change in technology has occurred and that additional training is vital for the protection of the environment, the Department may require that an applicator take an examination prior to the issuance of the renewed certification.

SOURCE: The Pesticide Operations Act of 1977, effective April 18, 1978 (D.C. Law 2-70; 24 DCR 6867 (February 17, 1978)); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 3044 (October 6, 1978), incorporating the text of the Proposed Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 2118 (August 25, 1978); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 2204 (May 13, 1983); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3340 (March 20, 2015).