02 NCAC 09L .0520          RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

(a)  In order to ensure that certified pesticide applicators, public operators, and pest control consultants continue to meet the needs of changing technology necessary for the use of pesticides, they shall be subject to recertification requirements as herein defined.

(b)  The license of a certified pesticide applicator, public operator, or pest control consultant shall not be renewed annually for more than five years for individuals licensed to use ground equipment or two years for individuals (contractors and pilots) licensed to use aerial equipment unless the individual has been recertified through one of the options in Rule .0522 of this Section.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143‑437(1); 143‑440(b); 143‑452(a); 143‑453(c)(2); 143‑455(d);

Eff. September 10, 1980;

Readopted Eff. August 1, 2020.