Section 250-RICR-40-15-2.18 - Dealer LicensesA. Any person engaged in the distribution of any "restricted use" or "state limited use" pesticide as a pesticide dealer shall possess a valid pesticide dealer's license issued by the Director. A licensee shall be required for each location or outlet, within the State, from which such pesticides are distributed, sold, held for sale, or offered for sale.B. Application for licensing shall be filed with the Department, and shall contain such information as the Director may require.C. A fee of $30.00 shall be charged to the issuance of the initial license and at the time of each annual renewal.D. A license shall be valid for a period beginning with the actual date of issuance and ending on February 28th, unless it has been revoked or suspended prior thereto by the Director for cause.E. The Director shall require a person, who has a fixed distribution center within the State and who wishes to become licensed, to pass a written examination. Such examination will be designed to enable the person to demonstrate his knowledge of the types of information to be found on a pesticide label and that he is familiar with the State and Federal laws governing his sale, storage and distribution of "state limited use" and "restricted use" pesticides.F. The Director shall require out-of-state dealer representatives who physically operate and distribute within the State to pass the required examination as provided by § 2.18(E) of this Part.G. A manufacturer, registrant, or distributor of "state limited use" or "restricted use" pesticides who has no fixed distribution center within the State but who wishes to distribute such pesticides directly to certified applicators within the State may obtain a dealer's license by paying the required fee and signing a form attesting to his knowledge of state and Federal laws governing such distribution.H. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall be eligible for licensing as a dealer, nor shall they be engaged in the sale and distribution of "restricted use" or "state limited use" pesticides.I. Licensed Dealers shall cooperate with the Department requests to inspect pesticide related records, to inspect business premises and to conduct pesticide related sampling.J. The Director may deny licensing or may suspend, revoke or otherwise modify a license once issued for reasons including the following: 1. That the applicant made a false or misleading statement in the application for licensing.2. That the applicant or license holder has violated any provision of the RIPCA, any applicable Federal Statues, or regulations promulgated thereunder.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-15-2.18