| Descriptions of pesticide licenses |
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| Commercial applicator |
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The Commercial Pesticide Applicator License is required of individuals who apply or supervise the application of pesticides on the land or property of others while employed by a Commercial Pesticide Operator. This license is also required of those who apply restricted-use pesticides to non-agricultural land or property that belongs to them or their employer, even if they are not employed by a Commercial Pesticide Operator. Some examples may be: privately owned golf courses, food processing plants, business parks or private schools. These individuals are subject to the same record-keeping requirements as Commercial Pesticide Operators. Commercial Pesticide Applicators may also consult on the use of restricted-use pesticides in the categories in which they are licensed. To become certified and qualify for this license, an individual must obtain a passing score of 70% or higher on the required examinations (Laws and Safety examination + appropriate category examinations). The Commercial Pesticide Applicator license expires on December 31st and is renewable annually during the licensee´s certification period. The licensing fee depends on the number of categories held. Contact the Pesticides Division at 503-986-4635 if you have questions or need additional information.
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| Commercial operator |
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The Commercial Pesticide Operator License is required of any business which applies pesticides (general-use or restricted-use) on the land or property of others. There are two requirements to obtain a Commercial Pesticide Operator license:
1. In the case of a sole ownership or a partnership, the owner (or at least one partner in the case of a partnership) must be licensed as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator in the proposed categories of operation. If the business is a corporation, the licensed applicator(s) may be officers or employees.
2. The applicant must provide proof of financial responsibility for pesticide applications (i.e. insurance), which must accompany the license application, along with the appropriate fee. Form 4018, the Proof of Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate Form, is available from the Pesticides Division in Salem for this purpose. This form must be completed by the applicant´s insurance carrier and submitted to ODA. Proper insurance must be in effect at all times during the licensing period for a Pesticide Operator license to be valid. Commercial Pesticide Operators are required to maintain records of all pesticide applications made. The Commercial Pesticide Operator license expires on December 31st and is renewable annually. The licensing fee depends on the number of categories held on the license. Contact the Pesticides Division at 503-986-4635 if you have questions or need additional information.
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| Consultant |
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A Pesticide Consultant License is required of individuals who provide technical advice to those who use restricted-use pesticides. Typically individuals such as county extension agents, chemical company technical and sales representatives, food processor field representatives and representatives of agricultural supply outlets may need to hold this license. To become certified and qualify, an individual must receive a score of 70% or higher on Pesticide Consultant examination. Once the applicant becomes certified, he/she may apply for the license. The Pesticide Consultant license expires on December 31st and is renewable annually for a $40.00 fee during the licensee´s certification period. Contact the Pesticides Division at 503-986-4635 if you have questions or need additional information.
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A Pesticide Dealer License is required of individuals or businesses who sell, offer for sale, handle, display, or distribute restricted-use pesticides to pesticide users. No examination is required to obtain this license. Pesticide dealers must prepare and maintain records of restricted-use pesticide sales. This license expires on December 31st and is renewable annually for a $75.00 fee. Contact the Pesticides Division at 503-986-4635 if you have questions or need additional information.
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| Private applicator |
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The Private Pesticide Applicator License is required of individuals who use or supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides on land in agricultural production that is owned, leased, or rented by them or their employer. This includes farm and ranch land, forest land, nurseries, Christmas trees, orchards and other properties on which agricultural crops or commodities are produced. No license is needed if only general-use pesticides are used. Private Pesticide Applicators are required to maintain records of their applications of restricted use pesticides. To become certified as a Private Pesticide Applicator, an individual must obtain a score of 70% or higher on the Private Pesticide Applicator examination. Once an individual qualifies by becoming certified, he/she is entitled to become licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator.The licensing fee is $25.00. Unlike other Oregon pesticide applicator licenses, the licensing period for this license is the same as the certification period. This license expires on December 31 of the year of expiration. Contact the Pesticides Division at 503-986-4635 if you have questions or need additional information.
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| Public applicator |
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The Public Pesticide Applicator License is required of employees of public agencies in two instances when they are applying pesticides in the course of their work for the agency:
1. Those who apply or supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides.
2. Those who use machine-powered equipment to apply any pesticide product (restricted-use or general-use).
The Public Pesticide Applicator may also consult on the use of restricted-use pesticides in the categories in which they are licensed. Public Applicators must prepare and maintain records of restricted-use pesticide applications and applications with machine-powered equipment. To qualify for this license, an individual must obtain a passing score of 70% or higher on the required examinations (Laws and Safety examination + appropriate category examination(s)). The Public Pesticide Applicator license expires on December 31st and is renewable annually during the licensee´s certification period. The licensing fee depends on the number of categories held on the license. Contact the Pesticides Division at 503-986-4635 if you have questions or need additional information.
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A Directly Supervised Commercial Pesticide Trainee License is required of individuals who are employed by a Commercial Pesticide Operator and who apply pesticides under the direct supervision of a properly licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator (supervising applicator). This license must also be held by individuals who apply restricted-use pesticides to non-agricultural property under the supervision of a properly licensed individual who controls the property (i.e., privately owned golf courses, industrial properties, etc.). The categories held by the trainee are limited to those held by the supervising applicator, and must correspond to the application work being conducted. To qualify for this license, the applicant must obtain a score of 70% or more on the Directly Supervised Trainee Examination. This license expires on December 31 of the year in which it is first issued and is limited to a one-time renewal the following year. The licensing fee depends on the number of categories held on the license. On-site supervision is not required, but the supervising applicator must have the trainee under supervision and be "reasonably available" for assistance (in person, by radio or by telephone).
A Directly Supervised Public Pesticide Trainee License is required of individuals who are employed by a public agency and who are applying pesticides under the direct supervision of a properly licensed Public Pesticide Applicator (supervising applicator). The categories held by the Trainee are limited to those held by the supervising applicator, and must correspond to the application work being conducted. To qualify for this license, the applicant must obtain a score of 70% or more on the Directly Supervised Pesticide Trainee Examination. This license is valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which it is first issued and is limited to a one-time renewal the following year, expiring on December 31. The licensing fee depends on the number of categories held on the license. On-site supervision is not required, but the supervising applicator must have the trainee under supervision and be "reasonably available" for assistance (in person, by radio or by telephone).
An Immediately Supervised Commercial Pesticide Trainee License is required of individuals employed by a Commercial Pesticide Operator who is applying pesticides under the immediate supervision of a properly licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator (supervising applicator). This license must also be held by individuals who apply restricted-use pesticides to non-agricultural property under the immediate supervision of a properly licensed individual who controls the property (i.e., privately owned golf courses and schools, industrial properties, etc.). The categories held by the trainee are limited to those held by the supervising applicator, and must correspond to the application work being conducted. This license is renewable annually, expiring on December 31 of each year. There is no limitation on the number of times this license may be renewed. The licensing fee depends on the number of categories held on the license. The supervising applicator for the trainee must be on-site at all times and be no further than five minutes from the trainee when he/she is making a pesticide application.
An Immediately Supervised Public Pesticide Trainee License is required of individuals who are employed by a public agency and who are applying pesticides under the immediate supervision of a properly licensed Public Pesticide Applicator (supervising applicator). The categories held by the Trainee are limited to those held by the supervising applicator, and must correspond to the application work being conducted. This license is renewable annually, expiring on December 31 of each year. There is no limitation on the number of times this license may be renewed. The licensing fee depends on the number of categories held on the license. The supervising applicator for the trainee must be on-site at all times and be no further than five minutes from the trainee when he/she is making a pesticide application.
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