Sec. 52. (a) A person applying for a license described under section 49, 50, or 51 of this chapter must:
(1) submit an application to the state chemist on a form provided by the state chemist;
(2) pass the appropriate examination provided under section 45 of this chapter;
(3) except for a person who is:
(A) applying for a licensed public applicator's license; or
(B) an employee of a nonprofit organization;
submit a fee of forty-five dollars ($45) to the state chemist; and
(4) if the person will engage in the aerial application of pesticides, submit proof to the state chemist that the person has satisfied aerial application requirements under applicable state and federal laws.
(b) Subject to section 65 of this chapter, if a person meets the requirements under subsection (a), the state chemist shall issue the appropriate license to the person.
(c) If the state chemist does not issue a license to a person who applied for a license described under subsection (a), the state chemist shall inform the person in writing of the reason the license was not issued.
(d) A person who has been issued a license under subsection (b):
(1) shall notify the state chemist in writing within ten (10) days after a change in or termination of the person's employment as a licensed applicator for hire, a licensed applicator not for hire, or a licensed public applicator; and
(2) may apply to the state chemist to transfer or amend the person's license by submitting an updated application form described under subsection (a)(1).
(e) A license issued under subsection (b):
(1) expires January 1 of each year; and
(2) subject to section 65 of this chapter, may be renewed by the person holding the license if the person:
(A) submits a renewal application on a form provided by the state chemist; and
(B) except for a person renewing a licensed public applicator's license or an employee of a nonprofit organization, pays a forty-five dollar ($45) renewal fee;
before January 1.
[Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-3.6-8.1.]
As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.120-2008, SEC.76; P.L.99-2012, SEC.15.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 15. Agriculture and Animals
Article 16. Horticulture Control
Chapter 5. Pesticide Use and Application
15-16-5-1. "Agricultural Commodity"
15-16-5-3. "Beneficial Insects"
15-16-5-5. "Certificate of Financial Responsibility"
15-16-5-6. "Certified Applicator"
15-16-5-7. "Commercial Applicator"
15-16-5-16. "Licensed Applicator for Hire"
15-16-5-17. "Licensed Applicator Not for Hire"
15-16-5-18. "Licensed Pest Inspector"
15-16-5-19. "Licensed Pesticide Business"
15-16-5-20. "Licensed Public Applicator"
15-16-5-26. "Pesticide Consultant"
15-16-5-27. "Pesticide Formulation"
15-16-5-28. "Pesticide Product"
15-16-5-30. "Private Applicator"
15-16-5-32. "Registered Pesticide Dealer"
15-16-5-33. "Registered Technician"
15-16-5-34. "Restricted Use Pesticide"
15-16-5-35. "Unreasonable Adverse Effects on the Environment"
15-16-5-39. Administration of Chapter
15-16-5-39.6. Working Group; Report
15-16-5-40. Delegation of Powers
15-16-5-41. Rules; Confidentiality
15-16-5-42. Reciprocity; Waiver of Requirements
15-16-5-43. Instruction and Training in Pesticide Use
15-16-5-44. Rules; Use; Application; Inspections
15-16-5-46. Certification and Registration Requirements; Compliance
15-16-5-47. Licenses and Certificates Not Transferable
15-16-5-48. Pesticide Business License
15-16-5-50. Licensed Applicators Not for Hire
15-16-5-51. Public Employees; Public Applicator
15-16-5-52. Applications for Licensure; Denials; Expiration; Renewal
15-16-5-54. Private Applicator; Certification
15-16-5-55. Exemptions From Licenses
15-16-5-56. Registration of Registered Technicians
15-16-5-57. Restricted Use Pesticide Dealer; Registration; Fees; Exemptions
15-16-5-58. Pesticide Business License and Pest Inspector License; Financial Responsibility
15-16-5-59. Maintenance of Records
15-16-5-61. Disposition of Fees
15-16-5-62. Pesticide Accident Reporting and Claims
15-16-5-63. Agreements With Other Agencies
15-16-5-64. Injury or Pollution; Rules
15-16-5-65. Penalty Actions for Violations
15-16-5-66. Violations; Civil Penalties; Disposition of Penalties
15-16-5-67. Review of State Chemist Actions; Hearing
15-16-5-69. Inspections; Search Warrant; Prosecution; Injunction
15-16-5-70. Violations; Penalty; Injunction
15-16-5-71. Political Subdivision Regulation of Pesticides Prohibited; Hearing; Variance