Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 555 - Control of Insects, Pests and Noxious Weeds
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 555.Sec. 3 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 555.Sec. 3

Current through September 16, 2024

1. An applicant for licensure as a government applicator must qualify for the issuance of a license through examination as provided in this section and section 5.

2. A request to be examined for the issuance of a license as a government applicator may be made by filing an application for an examination with the Department.

3. The applicant must provide notice to the Department not less than 7 days before the date on which the applicant wishes to take the examination, unless the examining officer has waived the time period for such notice. The examining officer shall establish the examination date.

4. Each applicant must pass a general examination to show that he or she possesses adequate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of pesticides and the risks involved and precautions to be taken in connection with their application. The general examination must include the following subject areas:

(a) Label and labeling comprehension;

(b) Safety;

(c) Environmental consequences of pesticide use and misuse;

(d) Pests;

(e) Pesticides;

(f) Equipment;

(g) Application techniques;

(h) Federal laws and regulations;

(i) State laws and regulations; and

(j) Any other subject the Director requires to ensure the proper use and application of pesticides.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Agriculture by R154-17A, eff. 12/18/2019

NRS 555.2774, 555.400

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