Wyo. Code R. 010-0016-3
Effective Date: 05/13/2021 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 010.0016.3.05132021
Section 1. Authority. These Rules are promulgated by the Board pursuant to Wyoming Statute 11-5-106.
(a) Board means the Board of Certification described in W.S. 11-5-106.
(b) Administration training means instruction on public administration, governmental policy and procedure, human resources, management, and other topics approved by the Board pertaining to administration of a government program.
(a) To be certified by the Board, a person must have all of the following:
(i) Either:
(A) A four year college degree, preferably with a major in agriculture or environmental sciences; or
(B) A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years practical experience working in weed and pest management or related fields.
(ii) A passing grade in both a course in entomology and a course in weed science from the University of Wyoming, or a passing grade in equivalent courses from an accredited college or university. The Board may grant a variance for this requirement if the applicant can provide documentation that demonstrates that a non-accredited course(s) is equivalent to the accredited courses described in this paragraph.
(iii) Eight hours of administration training. The Board may grant a variance for this requirement if the applicant can provide documentation that demonstrates competency in administration through other means such as passing collegiate courses or possessing a college degree in public administration.
(b) The Board shall determine course equivalency in consultation with the appropriate University of Wyoming specialist.
(c) An applicant for certification must provide the Board with documents demonstrating that the applicant has satisfied the qualifications above. If the applicant's documentation is insufficient, the Board may ask for additional documentation or deny certification.
(d) Once the Board has reviewed an applicant's documentation and confirmed that the applicant has satisfied the qualifications, it shall certify the applicant. Nevertheless, the Board may deny certification for a qualified applicant if the Board has previously revoked the applicant's certification.
Section 4. Appeals. Applicants may appeal the Board's denial of certification within 20 days of the hand delivery or mailing of a notice of denial through the process outlined in the Board of Certification Wyoming Weed and Pest Control Law Rules of Practice & Procedures for Contested Case Hearings.
Section 5. Continuing Education. Persons certified by the Board shall maintain their certification by attending at least one fall conference or spring workshop put on by the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council within a two-year period from certification or re-certification. If a person certified by the Board fails to meet this continuing education requirement, the Board may revoke the person's certification.
(a) If the Board decides to revoke a person's certification, the Board shall provide that person with a revocation notice, which shall state:
(i) That the certification shall be revoked 20 days after the mailing of the revocation notice unless a contested case hearing is requested;
(ii) That the person failed to satisfy the continuing education requirement in Section 5 of these rules;
(iii) That the person may request a hearing by submitting a request to the Board within 20 days after the mailing of the revocation notice;
(iv) The name and address of the Board representative to whom a request for a hearing may be made;
(v) That if a hearing is requested, the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Board of Certification Wyoming Weed and Pest Control Law Rules of Practice & Procedures for Contested Case Hearings; and
(vi) That the person may appear in person or by counsel licensed to practice in the State of Wyoming.
(b) The Board shall send all revocation notices in this section by certified mail, return receipt requested.
(c) If the person does not confirm attendance at the requested hearing within five days of the scheduled hearing, the Board will cancel the hearing, and the person's certification will be revoked.
(d) If the Board revokes a supervisor's certification, the Board will notify the Weed and Pest District Board that employs that supervisor of the revocation.