                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATIONS (§ 3.2-3940)

A. In addition to imposing civil penalties and referring violations for criminal
prosecution, the Board may deny, suspend, modify, or revoke a license after
providing an opportunity for a hearing if it finds that the applicant, licensee,
or his employee has committed any of the following violations:

   1. Made false or fraudulent claims through any media misrepresenting the
   effect of materials or methods;

   2. Made a pesticide recommendation inconsistent with the label registered
   pursuant to this chapter, provided that such deviation may include provisions
   set forth in Section 2 (ee) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
   Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. &#xA7; 136 et seq.);

   3. Acted as a pesticide business with negligence, incompetence, or misconduct;

   4. Made false or fraudulent records, invoices, or reports;

   5. Failed to submit records required by the Board;

   6. Used fraud, misrepresentation, or false information in an application for a
   license or a renewal of a license; or in selling or offering to sell
   pesticides;

   7. Stored or disposed of containers or pesticides by means other than those
   prescribed on the label or by regulation;

   8. Provided or made available any restricted use pesticide to any person not
   certified to apply such product;

   9. Failed to notify the Department of a reportable pesticide spill, accident,
   or incident;

   10. Acted as a pesticide business without first obtaining the pesticide
   business license required in &#xA7; 3.2-3924; or

   11. Failed to pay any civil penalty assessed by the Board.

B. After opportunity for a hearing, the Board may deny, suspend, revoke, or
modify the provision of any certificate if it finds that the applicant or the
holder of a certificate has:

   1. Made claims through any media that intentionally misrepresent the effects
   on the environment likely to result from the application of a pesticide;

   2. Used or caused to be used any pesticide inconsistent with: (i) the label
   registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; (ii) a Virginia state
   registered use; or (iii) other permissible uses;

   3. Applied any pesticide in a negligent manner;

   4. Failed to comply with the provisions of Article 3, regulations adopted
   hereunder, or of any lawful order of the Commissioner or the Board;

   5. Failed to: (i) keep and maintain required records or reports; or (ii)
   furnish or permit access to any such records or reports for copying by the
   Commissioner;

   6. Made false or fraudulent records, invoices, or reports concerning the use
   or application of any pesticide;

   7. Used or caused to be used any pesticide classified for restricted use
   unless under the direct supervision of a certified applicator;

   8. Used fraud or misrepresentation in applying for a certificate or renewal of
   a certificate;

   9. Failed to comply with any limitations or restrictions on a certification;

   10. Aided, abetted, or conspired with any person to violate the provisions of
   Article 3;

   11. Impersonated any federal, state, or local official;

   12. Made any statement, declaration, or representation implying that any
   person certified or registered under the provisions of Article 3 is
   recommended or endorsed by any agency of the Commonwealth; or

   13. Been convicted or is subject to a final order assessing a penalty pursuant
   to &#xA7; 14 (a) or (b) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide
   Act (7 U.S.C. &#xA7; 136 et seq.).

C. The Commissioner may, without a hearing, suspend the license of any person
licensed or certified simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a
hearing, if he finds there is a substantial danger to the public health, safety,
or the environment. The hearing shall be scheduled within a reasonable time of
the date of the summary suspension.

D. Any licensee or certificate holder whose license or certificate has been
suspended shall not engage in the activity for which he has been certified or
licensed pending the hearing.

E. The Board shall suspend a license or certificate if a civil penalty is not
paid within 60 days or a challenge is not made pursuant to subsection D of
&#xA7; 3.2-3943. When deciding whether to deny, suspend, revoke, or modify any
certificate or license, the Board shall give due consideration to: (i) the
history of previous violations; (ii) the seriousness of the violation including
any irreparable harm to the environment and any hazards to the health and safety
of the public; and (iii) the demonstrated good faith in attempting to achieve
compliance with the chapter after notification of the violation.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 3-208.31; 1960, c. 535; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-233; 1976,
c. 627; 1981, c. 260; 1989, c. 575, §§ 3.1-249.63, 3.1-249.76; 1993, c. 773;
2008, c. 860.