2006 Code of Virginia § 3.1-249.54 - Application and certification of private applicators

3.1-249.54. Application and certification of private applicators.

A. No person, other than one identified in clause (iii) of 3.1-249.51,shall use or supervise the use of any pesticide classified for restricted useon property to which he has the right of possession or use, or on theproperty of another while acting as a producer of agricultural commodities,unless he (i) has first obtained certification from the Commissioner as aprivate applicator in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board or(ii) is exempt or excepted from the requirement to be certified. Anapplicator shall be required to renew his certification biennially under theclassification or subclassification for which such applicator is certified.

Reexamination or special examination is required by the Commissioner of anyapplicator (i) whose certification has been suspended, revoked, or modifiedpursuant to 3.1-249.63 or (ii) if significant technological developmentshave occurred requiring additional knowledge related to the classificationsor subclassifications for which the applicator has applied or (iii) whenrequired by additional standards established by the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency or (iv) when required by regulations of theBoard. To obtain recertification, the applicator shall furnish satisfactoryevidence of completion of educational courses, programs, or seminars approvedby the Board relating to the applicator's certification.

B. The Commissioner shall, within thirty days, inform the applicant inwriting of his decision.

(1975, c. 377; 1976, c. 236, 3.1-249.6; 1989, c. 575; 1993, c. 773.)