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2024 Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 16. Horticulture Control
Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application
15-16-5-45. Rules; Categories and Classifications for Certification and Licensure; Certification of Applicators

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IN Code § 15-16-5-45 (2024)
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Sec. 45. (a) As required by 40 CFR 171, the state chemist shall adopt rules to establish categories and qualifications to certify and license persons to use pesticides and to make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests under this chapter. Each category is subject to separate testing procedures and requirements. A person is not required to pay an additional license fee if the person desires to be licensed in more than one (1) of the license categories provided for by the state chemist under this section.

(b) The state chemist, in adopting rules under this section, shall establish examination content and standards for the certification of persons who use pesticides or who make diagnostic inspections and reports for wood destroying pests. The examination content and standards must relate to the following:

(1) The hazards involved in the use and handling of pesticides, or the use and handling of the pesticide or class of pesticides covered by the individual's certification.

(2) The job responsibilities of the individual using pesticides that are covered by the individual's certification.

(3) Any relevant information addressed in 40 CFR 171.

(c) If required by 40 CFR 171, the state chemist shall require a person certified under this chapter as a commercial applicator or a private applicator to renew the person's certification, under requirements and standards established by the state chemist, to assure that the person maintains a level of competence and ability to use pesticides safely and properly.

(d) An individual who is certified and licensed under this chapter must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, as proven by a valid government issued identification or an equivalent form of identification.

[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.91-2020, SEC.20; P.L.29-2024, SEC.39.

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