Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-14-.04 - Supervisor Certification

(1) Applicant for Supervisor in one or more of the categories given in Rule No. 80-1-14-.03 of these Rules must submit statements in writing as to training and experience in handling and application of pesticides.

The minimum requirement for an applicant shall be: working under the supervision of a Supervisor for a minimum period of twelve (12) calendar months during a period of actual pesticide application. A minimum of three (3) calendar months of this time must be spent as acting assistant to a Supervisor.

This shall not apply to applicants that meet the requirements of Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-27-55, as it applies to reciprocal licenses.

(2) Applicant for Supervisor in one or more of the categories in Rule No. 80-1-14-.03 shall take a written examination to demonstrate competency in that category. Beginning October 1, 2004, each application and reapplication for written examination shall be accompanied by an examination fee of $75 by the applicant.

Should an applicant fail the examination this applicant will not be permitted to be re-examined for a minimum of 10 days from date of previous examination.

(3) To continue certification, a Supervisor shall show proof in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner of attending a refresher course on pesticides and pesticide application approved by the Commissioner. Such refresher course shall be attended within twelve (12) calendar months prior to application for renewal of Supervisor certification.

In lieu of a refresher course, a Supervisor may choose to be re-examined for continuance of certification.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-1-14-.04

Adopted January 18, 1974; effective April 1, 1974; Filed April 19, 1982. Reformatted: Filed June 19, 1986. Amended: May 11, 1993. Amended: May 18, 1993. Amended: Filed August 16, 2004; effective September 20, 2004. Amended: Filed October 24, 2008; effective November 28, 2008.

Authors: Marise Mims Sandidge, John P. Hagood, Robert J. Russell

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 2-27-53, 2-27-57.