1. (1) The examination fee for each fumigation special identification card and for each renewal there of shall be $100. All materials incorporated by reference in this rule can be requested from the Bureau of Licensing and Enforcement at 3125 Conner Boulevard, L8, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650.
2. (2) An applicant shall apply for examination by completing the application process online at https://www.aeslicensing.fdacs.gov or submit the examination fee with the Pest Control Examination Application FDACS-13607, Rev. 03/25, as referenced in paragraph 5E-14.117(1)(a), F.A.C., as instructed on the form.

3. (3) A special identification card expires 1 year after the date of issuance. The Department will notify the cardholder not less than 60 days prior to the expiration the special identification card.

   1. (a) A cardholder may renew their certificate annually by completing the renewal application process online at: https://www.aeslicensing.fdacs.gov or submitting the renewal fee as referenced above in subsection (1), with the Renewal Notice, FDACS-13638, Rev. 03/25, which is incorporated by reference in subsection 5E-14.132(3), F.A.C., to address as instructed on the form.
   2. (b) After a grace period of 30 calendar days following the anniversary date of each year, there shall be a late renewal charge of $25, which shall be assessed and paid in addition to the renewal fee.
   3. (c) If a cardholder fails to renew their card and provide proof of completion of the continuing education units within 60 days after the expiration date, the cardholder may be reissued a special identification card only after examination.
4. (4) Each special identification cardholder shall notify the department in writing within ten (10) days of any change of his employment status or mailing address.
5. (5) No person shall use a special identification card in any category for which the certified operator in the charge of the pest control activities of the licensee is not properly certified.
6. (6) While performing pest control duties a special identification cardholder shall carry on his person a special identification card issued by the department.
7. (7) A special identification cardholder shall always perform his functions under the direction and supervision of his certified operator. No special identification cardholder shall perform any pest control work independently of or without the knowledge and direction of his certified operator.

Rulemaking Authority 482.051, 482.151, 570.07(23) FS. Law Implemented 112.011(1), 482.151 FS. History–New 1-1-77, Formerly 10D-55.136, Amended 7-5-95, 5-28-98, 4-29-02, 1-9-17, 8-8-21, 10-24-23, 4-29-25.