Section 555.630 - Nonprimary principal commercial applicators: StandardsA non-private applicator who applies for a certificate must pass a written examination to demonstrate that he or she possesses practical knowledge of:
1. The core areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(c); and2. The specific standards of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d), as applicable to the following categories of pest control: (a) Agricultural pest control: (1) Animal: An applicator who applies a pesticide directly to animals must demonstrate a practical knowledge of such animals and their associated pests. The required knowledge includes, without limitation, practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(1)(ii).(2) Plant: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of crops, grasslands and noncrop agricultural lands and the specific pests of those areas on which they may be using restricted-use pesticides. The required knowledge includes, without limitation, practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(1)(i).(b) Aquatic pest control: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(5).(c) Forest pest control: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of the type of forests, forest nurseries and seed production in the State and the pests involved. The required knowledge includes, without limitation, practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(2).(d) Nonsoil fumigation pest control: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of the pest problems and pest control practices associated with performing fumigation applications of restricted-use pesticides to sites other than soil. The required knowledge includes, without limitation, practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(14).(e) Soil fumigation pest control: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of the pest problems and pest control practices associated with performing soil fumigation applications of restricted-use pesticides. The required knowledge includes, without limitation, practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(13).(f) Industrial, institutional and structural pest control: An applicator must demonstrate a practical knowledge of industrial, institutional and structural pests. The required knowledge includes, without limitation, practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(7).(g) Ornamental and turf pest control: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of pesticide problems associated with the production and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf. The required knowledge includes, without limitation, practical knowledge in the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(3).(h) Predatory pest control/M-44: An applicator must demonstrate a practical knowledge of the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(11) and (12).(i) Public health pest control: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(8).(j) Right-of-way pest control: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(6).(k) Seed treatment: An applicator must demonstrate practical knowledge of the areas of competency set forth in 40 C.F.R. § 171.103(d)(4).Nev. Admin. Code § 555.630
Dep't of Agriculture Reg., 55.52, eff. 1-17-77-NAC A by R147-03, eff. 1-22-2004; A by R077-21A, eff. 12/17/2022