02 NCAC 09L .1303          EXEMPTIONS

(a)  Restricted use pesticides may be made available to a noncertified employee under the direct supervision of a certified private or licensed pesticide applicator, certified structural pest control applicator, or structural pest control licensee provided the noncertified employee is acting under the direct supervision of said applicators or licensees and provided further that said noncertified employee is at least 18 years old.

(b)  The ability to make restricted use pesticides available to a noncertified employee, as set forth in Paragraph (a) of this Rule, also applies to restricted use pesticides in channels of trade prior to making them available for end use.

(c)  Prior to making available restricted use pesticides to a noncertified employee under the direct supervision of a certified private applicator, licensed pesticide applicator, certified structural pest control applicator, or structural pest control licensee, all persons shall require the noncertified employee to sign his or her name and list the certification number of employer under whose direction and supervision the noncertified employee is acting. Such information shall be available for routine inspection by the North Carolina Pesticide Board or its agent.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-437; 143‑440; 143‑466;

Eff. August 26, 1977;

Amended Eff. November 1, 1988; February 5, 1978;

Temporary Amendment Eff. November 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2002;

Readopted Eff. August 1, 2020;

Amended Eff. November 1, 2024.