Mo. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 70-25.030
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 16, 2024
Section 2 CSR 70-25.030 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Classification of LicensesPURPOSE: This amendment updates license classifications and provisions relating to license classifications.
(1) Certified Applicator Licenses.(A) Certified Commercial Applicator License. Certified commercial applicator licenses shall be obtained by individuals who use, supervise the use of, supervise the determination of the need for the use of, or determine the need for the use of any pesticide on the lands of another as a service to the public in exchange for a fee or compensation.(B) Certified Noncommercial Applicator License. A certified noncommercial applicator license shall be obtained by those individuals, whether or not they are private applicators with respect to some uses, who use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides only on lands owned or rented by them or their employers.(C) Certified Private Applicator License. A certified private applicator license shall be obtained by those individuals who use restricted use pesticides (RUP) as a private applicator as defined in section 281.020(2) d., RSMo.(D) Certified Provisional Private Applicator. A certified provisional private applicator license shall be obtained by individuals who use restricted use pesticides as a provisional private applicator as defined in section 281.020(2)(e).(E) Certified Public Operator License. A certified public operator license shall be obtained by individuals who use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides as employees of federal, state, county, or local governmental agencies. A public operator license is valid only when the licensee is functioning as an employee of the agency.(2) Pesticide Technician License. Individuals under direct supervision of certified commercial applicators, using or determining the need for the use of general use or minimal risk pesticides in the category of ornamental and turf pest control, the subcategory of general structural pest control, or the subcategory termite pest control shall obtain a pesticide technician license. The certified commercial applicator must be certified in the same pest control category(ies).(3) Noncertified RUP Applicator License. A noncertified RUP applicator license shall be obtained by individuals under the direct supervision of certified commercial applicators when using or determining the need for the use of restricted use pesticides. A noncertified RUP applicator license shall be obtained by individuals under the direct supervision of certified noncommercial applicators or certified public operators when using restricted use pesticides.(4) Pesticide Dealer License. A pesticide dealer license shall be obtained by those individuals who sell or otherwise make available to the end user any restricted use pesticide. AUTHORITY: section 281.030, RSMo Supp. 1988.* Original rule filed May 12, 1976, effective Oct. 21, 1976. Amended: Filed Sept. 6, 1977, effective Dec. 11, 1977. Amended: Filed Aug. 14, 1989, effective Jan. 1, 1990. Amended by Missouri Register October 15, 2024/volume 49, Number 20, effective 1/1/2025.*Original authority: 281.030, RSMo 1974, amended 1977, 1981, 1988, 1995.