                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF PRIVATE APPLICATORS (§ 3.2-3932)

A. It is unlawful to use or supervise the use of any pesticide classified for
restricted use on any property, unless the applicator: (i) has first obtained
certification from the Commissioner as a private applicator; (ii) is exempt or
excepted from the requirement to be certified; or (iii) is producing an
agricultural commodity while under the direct supervision of a private
applicator on property owned or leased by that private applicator.

B. An applicator shall be required to renew his certification biennially under
the classification or subclassification for which such applicator is certified.
The Commissioner shall require reexamination or special examination of any
applicator if: (i) certification has been suspended, revoked, or modified
pursuant to &#xA7; 3.2-3940; (ii) significant technological developments have
occurred requiring additional knowledge; (iii) required by additional standards
established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; or (iv) required by
regulations of the Board. To obtain recertification, the applicator shall
furnish satisfactory evidence of completion of educational courses, programs, or
seminars approved by the Board.

C. The Commissioner shall inform the applicant in writing of his decision within
30 days.

HISTORY: 1975, c. 377, § 3.1-249.6; 1976, c. 236; 1989, c. 575, § 3.1-249.54;
1993, c. 773; 2008, c. 860.