Section 22a-66-4 - Registration of pesticide distributors(a) All pesticide distributors shall register annually with the Commissioner. If a firm has more than one location or sales outlet at which a restricted-use or permit-use pesticide is distributed, sold, held for sale, or offered for sale, then each outlet shall have at least one person who has demonstrated his/her competency within the meaning of Section 22a-56(b) of the General Statutes.(b) Application for registration shall be made on forms provided by the Commissioner. Application forms shall be submitted annually prior to October 31st of each year.(c) Repealed, June 27, 1985.(d) In order to receive a registration, distributors must first demonstrate competence with respect to the handling of pesticides and demonstrate knowledge concerning application, hazard and impact of pesticides, including but not limited to the legal uses and precautions regarding the restricted-use and permit-use pesticides they may sell. The Commissioner may refuse registration to any applicant who has shown by previous action that he/she is not competent with respect to the handling and use of pesticides. If registration is so refused, the applicant shall be so informed in writing, giving the reasons for such refusal. Any person aggrieved by such a decision may, within thirty days from date of issuance of such denial, request a hearing before the Commissioner, which hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 54 of the General Statutes.(e) Registered distributors shall maintain records of the sale of permit-use or restricted-use for at least three years. An accurate report of the sales of restricted-use and permit-use pesticides for the year shall be submitted by the distributor on forms provided by the Commissioner as a requirement for renewal of registration.(f) Registered distributors shall maintain their restricted-use and permit-use pesticides in secure structures, physically separated from food, feed, grain, electrical service entrances, and any other condition which could create a potentially hazardous situation. The entrance shall be marked with appropriate warning signs and kept closed and locked when unattended. The structure should be well ventilated, clean and contain essential fire prevention and clean-up equipment, including but not limited to absorbent material to contain spills, fire extinguisher and respirator.(g) Each registered distributor shall be responsible for the acts of co-workers in relation to all provisions of these regulations.(h) Any distributor displaying restricted-use pesticides for sale, shall display such pesticides in an area separate from general-use pesticides and shall post a prominent sign bearing the statement "for sale to certified applicators only" at the display. The statement shall be imprinted in letters at least one inch high.(i) The fee for the registration of restricted or permit use pesticide distributors shall be as specified in Section 22a-56-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22a-66-4