PRIVATE APPLICATORS
(a) Competency in the use and handling of restricted use pesticides by a private applicator will be determined on the basis of a proctored written examination. The examination will include the following:
(1) Areas of knowledge described in section 17.2 of the act (3 P. S. § 111.37b).
- (i) Labeling and label comprehension.
- (ii) Safety and health.
- (iii) Environmental protection.
- (iv) Pests.
- (v) Pesticides.
- (vi) Integrated pest management.
- (vii) Equipment.
- (viii) Application techniques and technology.
- (ix) Laws and regulations.
- (2) Transportation, storage, security and disposal.
- (b) An opportunity will be provided to retake an examination if a passing grade has not been achieved.
- (c) Only reference materials approved by the Department may be used during the examination.
- (d) The applicant shall provide to the proctor proof of personal identification by presenting a photo identification document issued by an agency of the United States Government or affiliated jurisdiction (that is, state or territory), such as a driver license, valid passport, military identification card or an immigration card; or at least two nonphoto identification documents one of which must be a United States Government issued document bearing the person’s signature, such as a Social Security card. The other nonphoto identification documents must identify the holder by name and address.
Authority
The provisions of this § 128.61 amended under section 7(b)(2) of the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973 (3 P. S. § 111.27(b)(2)).
Source
The provisions of this § 128.61 amended December 10, 2010, effective December 11, 2010, 40 Pa.b. 7044. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (305262).
Cross References
This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 128.45 (relating to recertification); 7 Pa. Code § 128.62 (relating to eligibility); 7 Pa. Code § 128.63 (relating to recertification); and 7 Pa. Code § 128.64 (relating to fumigation by a private applicator).