Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Agriculture and Food
Title R68 - Plant Industry
Rule R68-7 - Utah Pesticide Control Rule
Section R68-7-14 - Other Individuals

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 68-7-14

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) Employees of Federal Agencies.

(a) Federal government employees requesting to be a pesticide applicator in Utah shall be required to certify as a noncommercial pesticide applicator by successfully passing the written pesticide applicator core test and any applicable pesticide category tests. Federal government employees who possess a valid and current pesticide applicator license from another state may be exempt, and a reciprocal pesticide applicator license may be issued.

(b) Any federal government agency with an EPA approved pesticide applicator certification plan that meets or exceeds the Utah pesticide applicator certification standards may qualify for reciprocal pesticide applicator certification in Utah.

(c) Federal government employees requesting reciprocal licensing status shall apply to the department and confirm that the application is approved before conducting any activities under this rule or Title 4, Chapter 14, Utah Pesticide Control Act.

(2) Certification of Out-of-State Applicants.

(a) An out-of-state pesticide applicator may apply as a Utah pesticide applicator by taking the applicable Utah pesticide applicator tests in their respective state. Out -of -state proctors shall be approved by the department and the pesticide applicator applicant shall bear the costs involved with out-of-state testing and licensing.

(b) If a pesticide applicator possesses a current and valid pesticide applicator certification from another state, and requests to apply pesticides in Utah, they shall complete the proper application process to the department, including:
(i) payment of any required fees;

(ii) a true copy of the applicant's credentials, both front and back, as proof of certification in the applicant's state of residence;

(iii) a front and back copy of their government issued identification; and

(iv) a letter of good standing, or other acceptable government documents, from the applicant's state pesticide licensing program, sent directly to the department by the licensing entity, specifically stating the applicant is in good standing and is currently licensed as a pesticide applicator in that state.

(c) The department may, upon review of the applicant's required credentials and other materials, issue a Utah Pesticide Applicator License to the applicant in accordance with the pesticide categories or pesticide use situations for which the applicant is certified in another state, without requiring testing.

(d) Out-of-state pesticide applicators who apply pesticides in Utah shall be subject to Utah law.

(3) Changes to License Information.

(a) Each certified commercial, non-commercial, and private pesticide applicator shall notify the department of any change to the pesticide applicator's name, address, phone number, email address, or change of employer within 30 calendar days of the change. Failure to do so shall be considered a violation of this rule.

(b) Each commercial pesticide business and RUP dealer shall notify the department of any changes including ownership, company name, owner or manager's name, company address, phone number, email address, or any other required information, within 30 calendar days of the change. Failure to do so shall be considered a violation of this rule.

(c) Business licenses are non-transferable, and in the case of a change of business ownership, a new application is required, along with the payment of any associated fees.
(i) The department shall determine if the name on the license may be retained by the new owner.

(ii) The department shall determine the necessary fees for a new license.

(iii) The new owner shall either qualify as the qualifying party or have an employee of the business that qualifies as a qualifying party. The qualifying party for the business must be an employee of the business as defined in Section 4-14-102, and not a contractor or third party. The qualifying party may not be the designated qualifying party, or employee, of another pesticide applicator business.

(d) The designated representative for a pesticide business license applicant shall meet the requirements of this section, including taking any applicable tests.

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