§ 69-21-113. Licensing of applicators and pilots; application; renewal
There shall be a license for an applicator and a separate and distinct license for a pilot. It is unlawful for any person to act, operate or do business as an applicator or pilot, or to engage in agricultural aircraft operations, unless that person has the appropriate applicator’s or pilot’s license issued by the department. […]
§ 69-21-115. Financial responsibility
Any person seeking to obtain a license as an applicator in this state shall submit proof of financial responsibility to the department, and upon obtaining a license, the person shall maintain proof of financial responsibility at all times while the license shall be in effect. Proof of financial responsibility shall be established by: Depositing with […]
§ 69-21-117. Licensing of nonresident applicators and pilots; reciprocity with other states
Any person who is a nonresident of this state and who intends to perform agricultural aircraft operations in this state as an applicator or pilot shall obtain the appropriate applicator’s or pilot’s license under this article and comply with all the other licensing requirements for a resident licensee. Nonresident applicators shall also designate and maintain […]
§ 69-21-119. Fees for licenses
A fee of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each aircraft owned, operated, used and employed in aerial application by an applicator shall be paid to the department for the issuance or required renewal of a license for an applicator. Each aircraft shall be identified at all times by a device supplied to […]
§ 69-21-121. Disciplinary action against licensee
Any person found by the department to have violated any of the provisions of this article, any rule, regulation or written order of the department or any condition or limitation of a license issued by the department shall be subject to disciplinary action. Disciplinary matters shall be conducted as administrative proceedings under Sections 69-25-51 through […]
§ 69-21-125. Penalties for violations; injunctive relief to prevent violations
Violation of this article, the rules and regulations adopted by the department, a condition included in a license issued by the department or an order issued by the department shall be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more […]
§ 69-21-126. Licensees required to maintain and furnish records and reports regarding certain activities
The department may require any holder of an applicator’s or pilot’s license to maintain records and furnish reports giving any information with respect to the licensee’s purchase and application of any agricultural substances and any other aspect of the licensee’s activities under this article.
§ 69-21-128. Registration of aircraft used for aerial application of agricultural substances
All aircraft being used for the aerial application of agricultural substances in this state must be registered with the department. Registration shall be valid for a period of time established by rules and regulation.
§ 69-21-103. Declaration of purpose
The purpose of this article is to supervise and regulate for the public good all commercial aerial application within the State of Mississippi, to establish and promote a close working relationship between the agricultural aviation industry and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce, and to regulate the licensing of all persons, including pilots, engaged […]
§ 69-21-105. Definitions
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to them: “Aerial application” means the practice of engaging in agricultural aircraft operations. “Agricultural aircraft operation” means: Dispensing any pesticide, seed, poison, chemical or fertilizer by aircraft; Dispensing any other substance intended for plant nourishment, soil treatment, propagation of plant life […]