Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

Section 35:30-17-4 - Examination of applicants for certification

(a) The written examination for certification of commercial and noncommercial applicators shall include two (2) phases. Phase I shall consist of general knowledge common to all licensed categories and shall be successfully completed before examination is attempted in any license category. Phase II shall consist of specific knowledge for each licensed category. An applicant may test in as many different licensed categories as desired. An applicant shall successfully complete a Phase II examination within twelve (12) months of passing the Phase I examination. Failure to meet the twelve (12) month deadline shall require an applicant to re-take the Phase I examination.

(b) The written examination for certification of commercial and noncommercial applicators shall comply with the competency standards provided in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 40 CFR Section 171.103 and shall be computer based and conducted at a site determined by the board.

(c) A practical examination shall also be required for commercial and noncommercial applicators in the following categories: Structural Pest, General Pest, Fumigation, and Food Processing. An individual shall successfully complete the practical examination within twelve (12) months of passing the Phase II written examination in the above categories. Failure to meet the twelve 12) month deadline shall require an individual to re-take the Phase II written examination.

(d) The practical examination shall be conducted at the training facility at Oklahoma State University and includes the successful completion of an approved training program which demonstrates a thorough knowledge in the handling of pesticides, labels and labeling requirements, storage, transportation, mixing, application, disposal, insect biology and safety. The facility at Oklahoma State University meets the following conditions for treatment in the Structural Pest Category: crawl space, voids, and a concrete floor, garage floor, or patio slab.

(e) A service technician shall be certified upon successful completion of a written service technicians examination. An individual shall not act, do business, or advertise as a service technician unless a service technician identification has been issued by the Board. A service technicians' identification shall be issued in the name of the licensed entity. The licensee shall return the service technician identification to the Board upon termination of the employee. A service technician identification shall be valid for five (5) years unless suspended, canceled, revoked, or the service technician is no longer employed by the licensed entity. Recertification may be required at any time by the Board. The Department may issue a service technician identification upon completion of the following:

(1) A determination is made by the Department that the applicant has successfully completed the written examination;

(2) The licensed entity provides a completed service technician identification application form at the time of testing; and

(3) All appropriate fees are paid at the time of testing.

(f) The written examination for service technician shall be computer based and conducted at a site determined by the board.

(g) Private applicators shall complete a certification form and an education program or written examination as required by the Board. Private applicators in the Fumigation category shall be required to complete the certification form and a closed book written exam and successfully complete the Fumigation practical at the training facility at Oklahoma State University within twelve (12) months of passing the Fumigation written exam.

(h) The written examination for private applicators shall comply with the competency standards provided in the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 40 CFR Section 171.105 and shall be computer based and conducted at a site determined by the board.

(i) An individual shall not act, do business, or advertise as a certified applicator unless all qualifications and standards required by the Board have been met. A certificate in any category shall be valid for five (5) years unless suspended, canceled, or revoked. Recertification may be required by the Board but shall not exceed one recertification in a five (5) year period.

(j) Successful completion of any written examination shall be a score of 70% or greater.

(k) The Department may require that an individual seeking a certified applicator or service technician certification demonstrate the capability to read and write with sufficient proficiency to comprehend the content and instructions of a pesticide label.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:30-17-4

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 1018, eff 5-11-00; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 1444, eff 5-25-01; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 298, eff 12-5-02 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 801, eff 5-12-03; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 2307, eff 7-11-05

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 23, August 15, 2019, eff. 9/14/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/12/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 23, August 15, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023