Rule 620-7-.02. General Requirements

(1) Only those pesticides registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and/or the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall be permitted for use in Household Pest Control. (2) All pesticides shall be used consistent with all directions, instructions and precautions on their labeling. (3) A Household Pest Control contract shall be issued on all household pest control jobs in accordance with requirements of the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975, and the rules of the Federal Trade Commission, 16 C.F.R. 429, including disclosure by the licensee of the three (3) day right of cancellation. The terms of any contract extension beyond the original terms shall be indicated on the contract. Every Household Pest Control Contract shall be signed by the property owner or the owner's agent prior to the performance of any control measures. (4) Copies of all Household Pest Control contracts shall be maintained by the licensee during the contract period and for a period of two (2) years following the date of the expiration of the contract. Cite as Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 620-7-.02
Authority: O.C.G.A. § 43-45-8, 43-45-16.
History. Original Rule entitled "Contracts" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Oct. 25, 1966; eff. Nov. 13, 1966.
Amended: F. Dec. 31, 1970; eff. Jan. 20, 1971.
Amended: F. Apr. 21, 1971; eff. May 11, 1971.
Amended: F. Jan. 23, 1979; eff. Feb. 12, 1979.
Amended: F. Dec. 21, 1981; eff. Jan. 10, 1982.
Amended: F. July 1, 1982; eff. July 21, 1982.
Amended: F. Sept. 12, 1983; eff. Oct. 2, 1983.
Repealed: New Rule entitled "General Requirements" adopted. F. Feb. 14, 1985; eff. Mar. 6, 1985.
Amended: F. Oct. 20, 1994; eff. Jan. 1, 1995, as specified of the Agency.
Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 4, 1997; eff. July 1, 1997, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: F. Oct. 3, 2000; eff. Nov. 1, 2000, as specified by the Agency.
Amended: F. Mar. 19, 2026; eff. Apr. 8, 2026.