D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-2307

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 20-2307 - PRIVATE APPLICATORS: CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING

2307.1

Each applicant shall notify the District Department of the Environment (Department), in writing, of reasons for requesting private applicator certification.

2307.2

An applicant's written notification shall include the following information:

(a) The name of the restricted-use pesticide;

(b) The intended use of the pesticide; and

(c) The address of the site where the pesticide will be applied.

2307.3

If the notification is accepted by the Department, the applicant may then apply for certification pursuant to § 2308 of this chapter.

2307.4

The Department shall issue an applicant a certification and the appropriate credentials, after the applicant performs the following actions:

(a) Submits proof of competency; and

(b) Submits a completed application for an applicator's license.

2307.5

Beginning January 1, 2016, a private applicator shall renew his or her certification every two (2) years by presenting documentation indicating satisfactory completion of a minimum of one (1) refresher training course meeting the requirements of §§ 2306.2 or 2306.3, combined with a history of satisfactory performance.

2307.6

A license shall be valid only when accompanied by a current pesticide applicator's certification issued by the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-2307

As amended by Final Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 3044 (October 6, 1978), incorporating Proposed Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 2118 (August 25, 1978); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 2204, 2206 (May 13, 1983); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 3340 (3/20/2015)