Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6584 - Continuing Education Requirements

(a) Private applicator certificate holders who elect to renew their certification by obtaining continuing education shall have completed the following hours pertaining to the topic areas as described in section 6512(b)(1) and (3):

(1) Each private applicator whose certificate has been valid for less than 12 months at the time of renewal is exempt from continuing education requirements applicable to the certificate.

(2) Each private applicator whose certificate has been valid for 12 months to 24 months at the time of renewal shall have completed a minimum of four hours on pest management and pesticides, including a minimum of two hours pertaining to pesticide laws and regulations.

(3) Each private applicator whose certificate has been valid for more than 24 months and up to 36 months at the time of renewal shall have completed a minimum of six hours on pest management and pesticides, including a minimum of two hours pertaining to pesticide laws and regulations.

(b) The continuing education shall have been obtained in a course approved pursuant to section 6512.

(c) Records of continuing education completed must be maintained in accordance with subsections 6513(b) and (c).

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6584

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11456, 11502 and 11502.5, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 14096, Food and Agricultural Code.

1. New section filed 5-23-2006; operative 6-22-2006 (Register 2006, No. 21).
2. Amendment filed 6-30-2023; operative 1/1/2024 (Register 2023, No. 26).