Section 16-94-25 - Principal and subordinate RME(a) Pest Control operators may have in their employ more than one RME, but shall designate in every case a principal RME who shall be primarily responsible for the direct management of the pest control business and who shall be: (1) In a posit ion to secure full compliance with the pest control laws and rules of board;(2) Familiar with all contracts the pest control operator enters into and sees that all contract provisions are carried out. To demonstrate that familiarity, the RME shall sign or initial all contracts;(3) Familiar with all projects the pest control undertakes and see that detailed records are kept on the projects;(4) In residence in the State during the time the RME license is in effect or during the period a project is undertaken; and(5) Held responsible for any violation of Chapter 460J, HRS or this Chapter.(b) Other RMEs employed but not designated as the principal RME shall be referred to as subordinate RMEs and shall be responsible for all activities relating to the classifications held by the subordinate RME.(c) An RME shall not be considered to be a separate pest control operator and shall be considered to be engaging in unlicensed activity, if the RME enters into a contract other than for the pest control operator by whom the RME is employed.[Eff and comp 9/9/85; am and comp 10/16/95; comp 9/1/05] (Auth: HRS § 460J-3) (Imp: HRS §§ 460J-3, 460J-12)