14090. It is unlawful for a private applicator to possess, use, or supervise the use of a restricted material in accordance with Section 14015 unless that person has a valid private applicator certificate. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 705, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996. Section operative January 1, 1997, pursuant to Section 14099.5.)
14091. The application for a private applicator certificate or a renewal of the certificate shall be on a form prescribed by the director. Each application shall state the name and address of the applicant and any other information required by the director. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 705, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996. Section […]
14092. (a) Applicants shall be examined on the requirements of statutes and regulations concerning pesticide use and pest control operations, including, but not limited to, knowledge of all of the following: (1) Label directions and restrictions on use. (2) Calibration. (3) Pest control equipment. (4) Pest problems and identification. (5) Worker protection, including protective clothing and equipment. (6) Environmentally sensitive areas. (b) The […]
14093. The commissioner, or the director in any county where there is no commissioner, shall issue a private applicator certificate to each applicant who passes the examination. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 705, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996. Section operative January 1, 1997, pursuant to Section 14099.5.)
14094. If a passing score of 70 percent is not achieved, the applicant may not retake the examination for seven calendar days. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 705, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996. Section operative January 1, 1997, pursuant to Section 14099.5.)
14095. A private applicator certificate shall be issued for a period of three years except that the initial term of a private applicator certificate shall expire as follows: (a) Certificates issued to private applicators on or after January 1, 1997, with surnames beginning with A to H, inclusive, shall expire on December 31 of each third […]
14096. Certified private applicators may renew their certificate for a period of three years by completing the continuing education requirement as prescribed by the director, by regulation, or by passing an examination. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 705, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996. Section operative January 1, 1997, pursuant to Section 14099.5.)
14097. The commissioner, or the director in a county where there is no commissioner, may establish a program to certify employees other than the operator of the property, or other than the operator’s authorized representative. The commissioner’s or the director’s program shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 705, […]
14098. (a) A private applicator certificate may be refused, revoked, or suspended by the commissioner or director for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to comply with any applicable provision of this division or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto. (2) Failure to supervise the use of a restricted material in a manner that ensures compliance with this […]
14099.5. This chapter shall become operative on January 1, 1997. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 705, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996. Note: This section prescribes a delayed operative date for Chapter 3.4, commencing with Section 14090.)
