Section 18.90.305. Certification procedures.

	(a)  An individual who seeks certification under 18 AAC 90.300 shall submit an application on a form supplied by the department and the fee required by 18 AAC 90.860.  
	(b)  Subject to (f) of this section, the department will certify an applicant who  
		(1) is at least 18 years of age;  
		(2) attends a training session or completes an Internet or other correspondence course approved by the department; and  
		(3) demonstrates knowledge of pesticide statutes, regulations, hazards, and safety by passing a written or oral examination administered by the department or the department's representative.  
	(c)  The department will include in an examination administered under (b)(3) of this section questions regarding labeling comprehension, safety, environmental factors, the consequences of use and misuse of pesticides, knowledge of pests, knowledge of pesticides and types of formulations, equipment use, treatment techniques, applicable state and federal statutes and regulations, hazards associated with residues, and other pertinent information.  
	(d)  The department will impose specific conditions upon a certification issued under 18 AAC 90.300 to protect human health, safety, welfare, animals, and the environment.  
	(e)  A certification issued under 18 AAC 90.300 - 18 AAC 90.315 is valid for no more than three years after the date it is issued and is subject to the renewal requirements of 18 AAC 90.310.  
	(f)  The department will, in its discretion, deny an application for certification if the applicant  
		(1) fails to meet the requirements of this section;  
		(2) makes false or misleading statements on the application;  
		(3) has failed to comply with a provision of this chapter in the past;  
		(4) has been convicted of a violation under FIFRA or the pesticide laws of another state; or  
		(5) is under a final order imposing a civil penalty under FIFRA or the pesticide laws of another state.  

Authorities

46.03.010;46.03.020;46.03.320;46.03.330;46.03.730

Notes

Reference

18 AAC 90.300
18 AAC 90.310
18 AAC 90.315

Authority

AS 46.03.010 AS 46.03.020 AS 46.03.320 AS 46.03.330 AS 46.03.730

History

Eff. 2/15/98, Register 145; am 2/15/2006, Register 177; am 9/30/2007, Register 183