§ 8551.5

California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Except as provided in this chapter, an unlicensed individual in the employ of a registered company shall not apply any pesticides included in Branch 2 or Branch 3. However, an individual may, for 90 days from the date of employment, apply pesticides for the purposes of training under the direct supervision of a licensed field representative or operator employed by the company. This direct supervision means in the presence of the licensed field representative or operator at all times. The 90-day time period may not be extended.

(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 16. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)

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