Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-14-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-1-14-.03 - Classification Of Supervisors And Licensees

Supervisors shall be classified according to the type of pesticide application performed. Supervisor certification cards and Custom Pesticide Applicator Licenses shall be issued in accordance with the following categories and subcategories providing the applicant for same has met the requirements for qualifications of each:

(1) Category I Demonstration Pest Control. This category includes Licensees and Supervisors who use or supervise the use of pesticides for the purpose of demonstrating to the public the proper use and techniques of application of pesticides excluding compounds and formulations used in basic research for the sole purpose of obtaining experimental data or research information and not used for the immediate purpose of controlling pests or preventing damage to plants, animals or other materials caused by pests.

(2) Category II Agricultural Pest Control. This category includes Licensees and Supervisors who use or supervise the use of pesticides in production of agricultural crops including, but not limited to, tobacco, peanuts, cotton, feed grains, soybeans, forage, vegetables, small fruits, tree fruits, nuts, and non-crop agricultural lands.

(3) Category III Forest Pest Control. This category includes Licensees and Supervisors who use or supervise the use of pesticides in forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed producing areas.

(4) Category IV Right-Of-Way Pest Control. This category includes Licensees and Supervisors who use or supervise the use of pesticides in the maintenance of public roads, electric power lines, pipelines, railroad rights-of-way and other similar rights-of-way areas.

(5) Category V Aquatic Pest Control. This category includes Licensees and Supervisors who use or supervise the use of pesticides which are purposefully applied to standing or running water, excluding Licensees and Supervisors engaged in public health-related activities included in subrule (6) of this rule.

(6) Category VI Public Health Pest Control. This category includes Licensees and Supervisors who use or supervise the use of pesticides in public health programs for the management and control of pests having medical and public health importance.

Author: Marise Mims Sandidge

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-14-.03

Adopted January 18, 1974; effective April 1, 1974; Filed April 19, 1982. Reformatted: Filed June 19, 1986. Amended: May 11, 1993. Amended: May 18, 1993.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-27-57.