LAWS – Chapter 20 Article 2 Arizona

3-3611. License and registration exemptions: 

A. The provisions of this chapter requiring licensure and registration do not apply to:  Persons applying non-restricted use pesticides on residential property that they own and occupy or that they own and that is not occupied or is a neighboring property.    True or False

3-3611. License and registration exemptions: 

A. The provisions of this chapter requiring licensure and registration do not apply to:  Persons using an over-the-counter antimicrobial to treat a swimming pool.   True or False

3-3611. License and registration exemptions:  A. The provisions of this chapter requiring licensure and registration do not apply to:   Authorized representatives of any educational institution engaged in research in the study of pest management or a state agency engaged in research or the study of pest management.   True or False

An individual is not required to have a separate business license to engage in the business of pest management on behalf of a business licensee or as an employee of a political subdivision.    True or False

A political subdivision that uses pesticides to conduct pest management on property that is owned, leased or managed by the political subdivision, including easements: 

Must provide the department with the name and telephone number of the primary contact person or persons responsible for responding to department inquiries or concerns regarding compliance with this chapter. The primary contact person or persons at a minimum shall demonstrate to the department:

(a) Where the records are retained.  (b) Where the personal protective equipment is located.  (c) Where the pesticides are stored.   (d) That all applicators are properly certified.     True or False

The following individuals are exempt from the certification requirements of this chapter:  

An employee of a political subdivision or designated agent while performing emergency response or rescue services.    True or False

This exemption does not apply to a volunteer of a political subdivision who:

(a) Applies herbicides at a school or child care facility. (b) Uses herbicides that are labeled with the words “restricted use” or “danger”. (c) Uses sterilants.  (d) Uses application equipment that holds more than four gallons of total mixed liquid herbicide.  (e) Has not completed an herbicide application training program conducted by the political subdivision and approved by the division.   True or False

The licensure and registration requirements of this chapter do not apply to a person who: Uses herbicides that are labeled with the words “restricted use” or “danger”.    True or False

The licensure and registration requirements of this chapter apply to a person who: Offers weed management as the person’s primary service or advertises weed management services.     True or False

The licensure and registration requirements of this chapter apply to a person who: Uses or is part of a crew of two or more herbicide applicators at an address or project on the same day.     True or False

If a person is not exempt from licensure and registration but uses an herbicide for the purpose of weed management, the director may:

1. Issue a cease and desist order and an administrative warning.
2. For a first violation, impose a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars.
3. For a second or any subsequent violation, impose a civil penalty of not more than two thousand dollars.      True or False

An individual may apply for certification as an applicator or qualified applicator in any one or a combination of the following categories:

1. Industrial, institutional, structural and health-related pest management.
2. Wood-destroying organism management. 
3. Ornamental and turf pest management.
4. Right-of-way pest management.
5. Aquatic pest management.
6. Fumigation.

   True or False

A person who engages in the business of pest management shall obtain a valid business license from the division. A person who is not exempt under this chapter and who advertises for, solicits or claims to be willing to engage in the business of pest management is presumed to be engaging in the business of pest management.      True or False

Either of the following is acceptable if the business licensee provides wood-destroying insect inspection reports, proof of a surety bond or a liability insurance policy rider in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars per business license for actual damages plus reasonable costs of collection suffered by persons as a result of errors and omissions contained in the reports.      True or False

If an insurance policy provides for a deductible, the deductible amount shall not exceed one percent of the total financial security for each occurrence. If the deductible amount is in excess of one percent of the total financial security for each occurrence, the business licensee shall provide other security as provided in this section or other evidence of financial security for the excess deductible amount.      True or False

If the proof of financial security on file with the division expires, the business license is automatically suspended until a current certificate of insurance or proof of financial responsibility is furnished to the director.    True or False

A person shall not engage in the business of pest management in any category without a qualifying party registered in that category.    True or False

A business licensee shall register each branch office with the director within 60 days after the branch office opens for business.    True or False

Each branch office shall be supervised by a registered branch supervisor.    True or False

To be a qualifying party, an individual must:

1. Be a certified qualified applicator. 2. Register as a qualifying party with the division using a form and including the information prescribed by the director    True or False