Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6504 - Examinations

(a) Each applicant shall:

(1) Appear at a time and place designated by the Director for examination; and

(2) Present government-issued photo identification at the time of examination.

(b) All applicants must be able to read pesticide labeling and pass a written examination on the laws and regulations governing pesticide use and the safety precautions necessary to prevent injury.

(1) Applicants for a Qualified Applicator Certificate or License (except applicants solely for Subcategory Q listed in section 6531) or an Apprentice Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate shall demonstrate by examination practical knowledge of California pesticide laws and regulations and the minimum federal core standards detailed in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR) Part 171 section 171.103(c) (July 1, 2019), hereby incorporated by reference.

(2) In addition to the examination required by (1), applicants for a Qualified Applicator Certificate or License shall demonstrate by examination practical knowledge of the minimum competency standards in at least one category listed in section 6530 to become initially licensed or certified. The competency standards for each category listed in section 6530 are described in 40 CFR Part 171 section 171.103(d) (July 1, 2019), hereby incorporated by reference, as follows:

(A) Category A - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(7).

(B) Category B - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(3).

(C) Category C - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(6).

(D) Category D - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(1)(i).

(E) Category E - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(2).

(F) Category F - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(5).

(G) Category G - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(9).

(H) Category H - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(4).

(I) Category I - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(1)(ii).

(J) Category J - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(10).

(K) Category K - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(8).

(L) Category L - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(13).

(M) Category M - 40 CFR section 171.103(d)(14).

(3) In addition to the written examination required by (1), applicants for a Manned or Unmanned Apprentice Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate shall pass the required Manned or Unmanned Apprentice Pilot written examination to become initially certified.

(4) Applicants for a Manned or Unmanned Journeyman Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate or Unmanned Vector Control Technician Pest Control Aircraft Pilot Certificate shall demonstrate by written examination practical knowledge of the minimum competency standards detailed in 40 CFR Part 171 section 171.103(d)(15) (July 1, 2019), hereby incorporated by reference.

(5) Applicants for a Qualified Applicator Certificate solely for subcategory Q listed in section 6531 shall demonstrate by written examination knowledge of applicable pest management practices associated with incidental pest control in ornamental and turf plantings: indoors, in commercial parks, or surrounding structures.

(c) A passing score of 70 percent or greater is required to be issued any license or certificate pursuant to Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and Agricultural Code.

(d) Applicants may request up to four examinations per application.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6504

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502, 12005, 12024 and 12111, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 11702, 11905, 12024 and 12106, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. Amendment filed 1-14-85 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 85, No. 4). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL within 120 days or emergency language will be repealed on 5-14-85.
2. Certificate of Compliance transmitted to OAL 5-14-85 and filed 6-17-85 (Register 85, No. 25).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 6-20-2001 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2001, No. 25).
4. Amendment filed 6-30-2023; operative 1/1/2024 (Register 2023, No. 26).