Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Regulations Governing Pesticide Applicator Certification Under Authority of Virginia Pesticide Control Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 685]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation that requires any person who uses or supervises the use of (1) restricted use pesticides as a private applicator, (2) general or restricted use pesticides as a commercial applicator or registered technician or (3) general or restricted use pesticides as a commercial applicator not-for-hire to participate in approved training, pass an approved written examination and be certified as a pesticide applicator by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This regulation also establishes several subcategories for commercial applicators. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
1. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth. 2. The ensuring that all persons who apply pesticides as private applicators, registered technicians, commercial applicators, or commercial applicators not for hire in Virginia have up-to-date approved pesticide training, have demonstrated their knowledge of pesticide use through agency approved testing, and are certified that they have met all requirements of state law governing the application |
| Meetings | See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Liza Fleeson Trossbach / Program Manager, Office of Pesticide Services |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Liza.Fleeson@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-6559 FAX: (804)371-2283 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fee amendments | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/17/2022. |
| Amendments to reflect current program practices. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/22/2016. |
| Amendment to remove requirement of concurrent certification in the agricultural plant pest control c | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/12/2013. |
Transfers 2VAC20-51 from the Pesticide Control Board to the Board of Ag and Consumer Services
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/10/2012. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |