250-40-15 R.I. Code R. § 2.22

Current through May 6, 2024
Section 250-RICR-40-15-2.22 - Standards for Supervision of Non-Certified Applicators by Certified Private and Commercial Applicators
A. Certified applicators whose activities indicate a supervisory role must demonstrate a practical knowledge of Federal and State supervisory requirements, including labeling, regarding the application of "restricted use" pesticides by noncertified applicators.
B. The availability of certified applicators must be directly related to the hazard of the situation.
1. No general-use pesticide shall be applied by non-certified or un-licensed applicators for hire without the direct supervision of a certified or licensed commercial applicator. No restricted use pesticide shall be applied by an un-licensed or non-certified applicator without the direct supervision of a certified private or commercial applicator. Direct supervision means the on-site supervision of any pesticide application by an appropriately certified or licensed applicator who is responsible for such application and is capable of dealing with emergency situations which might occur, pursuant to the provisions of these regulations.
2. In situations where labeling requires, the actual physical presence of a certified applicator shall be required when application is made by a noncertified applicator.
3. In situations in which sub-surface application of the following classes of termiticides are made, the actual physical presence of an applicator certified in Category 7(B) (§2.10.7(B) of this Part) is required when application or any part thereof is made by any applicator not certified in Category 7(B) (§2.10.7(B) of this Part):
a. Clyclodienes.including but not limited to chlordane, aldrin, dieldrin, and heptachlor.
b. Organo-Phosphates.including but not limited to chlorpyrifos.
c. Synthetic Pyrethoids

250 R.I. Code R. § 250-RICR-40-15-2.22