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Public Operator License
What is the Purpose of this Permit?
Government employees who apply any restricted use pesticide or general use pesticides through motorized equipment in the course of their public employment are required to have a Public Operator License.
A person must pass an exam to be certified as a Public Operator. Tests are held throughout the state. Test locations can be found at Washington State Department of Agriculture's web site. Material to prepare for the tests can be purchased from Washington State University.
Who issues this Permit?
Department of Agriculture
What Activities Require this Permit?
Applying a pesticide as a government employee.
How Much Will this Permit Cost?
$25 annually.
How Long is my Permit Valid?
The license must be renewed annually and has a 5 year recertification cycle, during which time the licensee must meet continuing education requirements(see Notes).
Notes / Comments:
Within the 5 year recertification cycle, the licensee must gain 40 continuing education credits with a maximum of 15 credits per year or retest.Legal Authority:
- Chapter 16-228 General Pesticides Rule WAC
- Chapter 15.58 Washington Pesticides Control Act RCW
- Chapter 17.21 Washington Pesticides Application Act RCW
Links:
- Pesticide License Fact Sheet
- Washington State University Pesticide License Publications
- WDA Pesticide Management Division
- WSDA Pesticide Licensing Page
- WSU Pesticide License Classes
Statewide Contact:
Pesticides and Fertilizer Program
1111 Washington Street
PO Box 42589
Olympia, WA 98504-2589
Toll Free: 1-877-301-4555
Fax: (360) 902-2093
Website: http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/default.htm
* Permit information last updated 10/2/2008.
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