Section 555.2777 - Temporary exemption from licensure for applicator trainee: Regulations1. In accordance with the provisions of this section, the Director shall adopt regulations to authorize a natural person to train as an applicator to engage in pest control for a period of not less than 90 days without holding a license as an applicator. Such regulations must provide:(a) That an applicator trainee may only apply:(1) A general-use pesticide under the direct supervision of a person licensed as an applicator in this State; and(2) A restricted-use pesticide under the immediate supervision of an authorized commercial applicator, certified non-private applicator or private applicator in accordance with the provisions of NRS 555.351; and(b) That the supervising applicator or pest control business that employs an applicator trainee is responsible and liable for all actions of the applicator trainee.2. In adopting regulations pursuant to subsection 1, the Director shall ensure such regulations: (a) Comply with all applicable provisions of federal law governing applicators and the application of pesticides and federal and state law relating to public safety; and(b) Are consistent with industry best practices relating to safety and the training of employees.3. As used in this section: (a) "Direct supervision" means that an applicator trainee has direct access physically, telephonically or by some other means to an applicator licensed pursuant to NRS 555.2605 to 555.460, inclusive; and(b) "Immediate supervision" means that a supervisor who is licensed pursuant to NRS 555.2605 to 555.460, inclusive, is physically present at all times while an applicator trainee is working.Added to NRS by 2023, 846Added by 2023, Ch. 160,§1, eff. 10/1/2023.