For the purpose of these regulations, the following words, names and terms shall be construed within the meaning and purpose of Miss. Code Ann. Sections 69-23-101 through 69-23-133
1. "Act" shall mean Miss. Code Ann. Sections 69-23-101 through 69-23-133.2. "Bureau" shall mean the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce created under the provisions of Miss. Code Ann. Section 69-25-3.3. "Certificate" shall mean a document issued by the Bureau indicating that a person is competent to use or supervise the use of a restricted-use pesticide under the categories listed on said document.4. "Certification" shall mean the recognition by a certifying agency that a person is competent and thus authorized to use or supervise the use of a restricted-use pesticide.5. "Certified Applicator" shall mean any person who is certified to use or supervise the use of a restricted-use pesticide covered by certification.6. "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce.7. "Competent" shall mean properly qualified to perform functions associated with pesticide application, with the degree of capability required being directly related to the nature of the activity and the associated responsibility.8. "Person" shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, association, company or organized group of individuals whether incorporated or not.9. "Public Applicator' shall mean any person who applies a restricted-use pesticide as an employee of a state agency, municipal corporation, public utility or other governmental agency. This term does not include employees who work under direct "on-the-job" supervision of a public applicator.10. "Restricted-Use Pesticide" shall mean any pesticide classified for restricted use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or by the Commissioner.11. "Under the Direct Supervision of" shall mean the act or process whereby application of a pesticide is made by a competent person acting under the instruction and control of a certified applicator who is responsible for the actions of that person and who is available if and when needed, even though such certified applicator is not physically present at the time and place the pesticide is applied.2 Miss. Code. R. 1-3-09-02-200
Miss. Code Ann. § 69-23-109.