(A) Each applicant for a fertilizer
certificate shall successfully complete a department approved agricultural
nutrient training course which, at a minimum, educates the applicant on the
following:
(1) The proper times to apply
fertilizer, including time of day and time of season;
(2) The proper place to apply
fertilizer;
(3) The form of
fertilizer that should be applied;
(4) The proper amount of fertilizer to be
applied;
(5) The storage and
handling of fertilizer; and
(6) The
proper fertilizer application techniques.
(B) Except as provided in this
paragraph, all applicants for a fertilizer certificate must complete three
hours of agricultural nutrient training. The following individuals are exempted
from this requirement:
(1) Individuals who, at the time of
their initial application for a fertilizer certificate, maintain a valid and
current pesticide applicator license as outlined in Chapter 921. of the Revised
Code shall complete a minimum of two hours of agricultural nutrient
training.
(2) Individuals who, at the time of
their renewal application for a fertilizer certificate, maintain a valid and
current fertilizer certificate under the rules of this chapter, shall complete
a minimum of two hours of agricultural nutrient training.
(B)
Each applicant for an initial fertilizer certificate
shall complete one of the following educational requirements, if applicable,
within twelve months prior to applying for certification:
(1)
A minimum of
three hours of agricultural nutrient training as set forth in this
rule.
(2)
Individuals whom have demonstrated that they possess
adequate knowledge of the fertilizer training requirements set forth in this
rule by successfully passing a fertilizer examination approved by the
department within twelve months of applying for certification.
(C)
Each
applicant whom possesses a valid and current fertilizer certificate and wishes
to renew their certificate shall complete one of the following educational
requirements:
(1)
One hour of agricultural nutrient training as set
forth in this rule.
(2)
Individuals may demonstrate that they possess adequate
knowledge of the fertilizer training requirements set forth in this rule by
successfully passing a fertilizer examination approved by the department within
twelve months of applying for certification.
(3)
Individuals whom
have obtained their fertilizer certificate within twelve months of applying for
a renewal certificate are not required to complete the renewal educational
requirements found in paragraphs (C)(1) and (C)(2) of this rule.
(C) Each applicant shall
successfully complete a course which satisfies paragraphs (A) and (B) of this
rule within twenty-four months prior to submitting an application, including
renewal applications, for a fertilizer certificate.
(D) Opportunity to take a
fertilizer applicator course will be provided at such times and places as
approved by the director in consideration of the number and location of
requests for courses.
(E) The
following individuals are exempted from the education requirements found in
this rule:
(1) Individuals whom have provided
evidence that they have completed the training provided in accordance with the
"certified crop advisor" program conducted by the "American society of
agronomy."
(2) Individuals who hold
a valid and current livestock managers certification under section
903.07 of the Revised
Code.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code
901:5-4-03
Effective:
10/1/2017
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
12/13/2019
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 905.321,
905.322
Rule
Amplifies: 905.321,
905.322
Prior
Effective Dates: 12/13/2014
