487.15 – Reclamation, reimbursement, and disposal.
487.15 Reclamation, reimbursement, and disposal.— (1) When the use of any pesticide registered or otherwise approved for use in this state is suspended or canceled to prevent harm to the public or the environment, the registrant, at its own expense, shall reclaim and provide reimbursement for that pesticide from any distributor, dealer, user, or other party possessing […]
487.0437 – Direct infusion of chlorine gas.
487.0437 Direct infusion of chlorine gas.—The department shall create, within the commercial applicator classification, a category for the direct infusion of chlorine gas in residential swimming pools by a portable system which dispenses chlorine gas registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for use as a […]
487.156 – Governmental agencies.
487.156 Governmental agencies.—All governmental agencies shall be subject to the provisions of this part and rules adopted under this part. Public applicators using or supervising the use of restricted-use pesticides shall be subject to examination as provided in s. 487.044. History.—s. 7, ch. 74-247; s. 11, ch. 79-210; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 14, 15, […]
487.044 – Certification; examination.
487.044 Certification; examination.— (1) The department may independently, or through the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, develop a certification program, including an optional training session of at least 4 hours, designed to ensure the competency of those persons to whom the department issues licenses. A standard core examination shall be developed which shall be administered to […]
487.1585 – Duties of licensee with respect to unlicensed applicators and mixer-loaders and field workers.
487.1585 Duties of licensee with respect to unlicensed applicators and mixer-loaders and field workers.— (1) Each licensed applicator shall provide to each unlicensed applicator or mixer-loader working under his or her direct supervision adequate instruction and training so that the applicator or mixer-loader understands the safety procedures required for the pesticides that will be used. The applicator […]
487.045 – Fees.
487.045 Fees.— (1) The department shall establish applicable fees by rule. The fees shall not exceed $250 for commercial applicators or $100 for private applicators and public applicators, for initial licensing and for each subsequent license renewal. The fees shall be determined annually and shall represent department costs associated with enforcement of the provisions of this part. […]
487.159 – Damage or injury to property, animal, or person; mandatory report of damage or injury.
487.159 Damage or injury to property, animal, or person; mandatory report of damage or injury.— (1) A licensee shall report unreasonable adverse effects on the environment or damage or injury to human beings, animals, plants, or other property as the result of the application of a restricted-use pesticide by the licensee or by an applicator or mixer-loader […]
487.046 – Application; licensure.
487.046 Application; licensure.— (1) Application for license shall be filed with the department by using a form prescribed by the department or by using the department’s website. Each application shall contain information regarding the applicant’s qualifications, proposed operations, and license classification or subclassifications, as prescribed by rule. (2) If the department finds the applicant qualified in the classification […]
487.160 – Records.
487.160 Records.—Licensed private applicators, licensed public applicators, and licensed commercial applicators shall maintain records as the department may determine by rule with respect to the application of restricted pesticides, including, but not limited to, the type and quantity of pesticide, method of application, crop treated, and dates and location of application. Licensees shall keep records for […]
487.047 – Nonresident license; reciprocal agreement; authorized purchase.
487.047 Nonresident license; reciprocal agreement; authorized purchase.— (1) The department may waive all or part of the examination requirements provided for in this part on a reciprocal basis with any other state or agency, or an Indian tribe, that has substantially the same or better standards. (2) Any nonresident applying for a license under this part to operate […]