If an individual holding a license, certificate or other authorization issued under this chapter commits or has responsibility for a violation of this chapter related to the spraying or other application of a pesticide, or for a violation of a State Department of Agriculture rule related to those applications, and the department in its discretion deems that the violation indicates an inadequate knowledge of the laws and rules applicable to pesticides, in addition to any other available penalty or sanction:
(1) The department may require that the individual retake any examination required for issuance of a license, certificate or other authorization that the individual holds or is required to hold for activities related to pesticides; and(2) If the individual fails an examination required by the department under subsection (1) of this section, the department may suspend, revoke or refuse to renew the license, certificate or other authorization of the individual. A suspension, revocation or refusal to renew under this subsection is subject to ORS chapter 183.