555.355 - Restricted-use pesticides: Qualifications and examination of applicant for certificate; fees established by regulation. - Nevada Statutes

555.355  Restricted-use pesticides: Qualifications and examination of applicant for certificate; fees established by regulation.

      1.  The Director may require the applicant to show, upon examination, that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of restricted-use pesticides and the dangers involved and precautions to be taken in connection with the application of those pesticides, including, but not limited to, the following areas:

      (a) Label and labeling comprehension.

      (b) Environmental consequences of pesticide use and misuse.

      (c) Pests.

      (d) Pesticides.

      (e) Equipment.

      (f) Application techniques.

      (g) Laws and regulations.

      (h) Safety.

      2.  In addition, the Director may require the applicant to meet special qualifications of competency to meet the special needs of a given locality regarding the use or application of a specific restricted-use pesticide.

      3.  The Director shall collect from each person applying for an examination or reexamination, in connection with the issuance of a certificate, a testing fee established by regulation of the State Board of Agriculture for any one examination period.

      (Added to NRS by 1975, 594; A 1993, 1718; 1999, 3599, 3651)