487.161 – Exemptions, nonagricultural pest control and research.
487.161 Exemptions, nonagricultural pest control and research.— (1) Any person duly licensed or certified under chapter 482, or under the supervision of chapter 388, is exempted from the licensing provisions of this part. (2) The use of the antibiotic oxytetracycline hydrochloride for the purpose of controlling lethal yellowing is exempted from the licensing provisions of this part. (3) The […]
487.163 – Information; interagency cooperation.
487.163 Information; interagency cooperation.— (1) The department may, in cooperation with the University of Florida or other agencies of government, publish information and conduct short courses of instruction in the safe use and application of pesticides for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this part. (2) The department may cooperate or enter into formal agreements with […]
487.171 – Classification of antifouling paint containing organotin compounds as restricted-use pesticides; prohibition of distribution and sale.
487.171 Classification of antifouling paint containing organotin compounds as restricted-use pesticides; prohibition of distribution and sale.— (1) The department shall classify antifouling paints containing organotin compounds having an acceptable release rate as restricted-use pesticides subject to the requirements of this part. Antifouling paints containing organotin having acceptable release rates and sold in spray cans of 16 ounces […]
487.175 – Penalties; administrative fine; injunction.
487.175 Penalties; administrative fine; injunction.— (1) In addition to any other penalty provided in this part, when the department finds any person, applicant, or licensee has violated any provision of this part or rule adopted under this part, it may enter an order imposing any one or more of the following penalties: (a) Denial of an application for […]
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 […]