Mo. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 70-25.030
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 16, 2024
Section 2 CSR 70-25.030 - [Effective until 1/1/2025] Classification of LicensesPURPOSE: This rule classifies licenses that will be issued under the authority of Chapter 281, RSMo 1986. The reason for this rule is to clarify the type of licenses needed by persons whose occupations require them using or selling certain pesticides.
(1) Pesticide Applicator or Operator Licenses.(A) Certified Commercial Applicator License. Certified commercial applicator licenses shall be obtained by individuals who use, supervise the use of or determine the need for the use of any pesticide on the lands of another as a service to the public in exchange for a fee or compensation.(B) Certified Noncommercial Applicator License. A certified noncommercial applicator license shall be obtained by those individuals, whether or not they are private applicators with respect to some uses, who use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides only on lands owned or rented by them or their employers.(C) Certified Private Applicator License. A certified private applicator license shall be obtained by those individuals who use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides as a private applicator as defined in section 281.020(2) c., RSMo (Supp. 1988).(D) Certified Public Operator License. A certified public operator license shall be obtained by individuals who use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticide as employees of federal, state, county or local governmental agencies. A public operator license is valid only when the licensee is functioning as an employee of the agency.(2) Pesticide Technician License. Individuals under direct supervision of certified commercial applicators, using or determining the need for the use of pesticides in the category of ornamental and turf pest control, the sub-category of general structural pest control or the subcategory termite pest control shall obtain a pesticide technician license. The certified commercial applicator must be certified in the same pest control category(ies).(3) Pesticide Dealer License. A pesticide dealer license shall be obtained by those individuals who sell at retail, or otherwise make available to the end user, any restricted use pesticide. AUTHORITY: section 281.030, RSMo Supp. 1988.* Original rule filed May 12, 1976, effective Oct. 21, 1976. Amended: Filed Sept. 6, 1977, effective Dec. 11, 1977. Amended: Filed Aug. 14, 1989, effective Jan. 1, 1990. *Original authority: 281.030, RSMo 1974, amended 1977, 1981, 1988, 1995.