Sec. 8312.
(1) To become a certified applicator, an applicant must satisfactorily complete the certification requirements prescribed by the director and categorized according to the various types of pesticide applications prescribed by rule and consistent with the regulations of the EPA.
(2) The application for a certified applicator certificate shall contain information considered to be pertinent by the director.
(3) A certified applicator applicant shall pay the appropriate fee as provided in section 8317.
(4) The director shall issue a certificate to applicants that successfully comply with all certification requirements under this part.
(5) The director may restrict an applicant to use only a certain type of equipment or pesticide upon finding that the applicant is only qualified to use that type of equipment or pesticide.
(6) The director may refuse to issue or renew a certificate if an applicant demonstrates an insufficient knowledge of any item called for in the application or has unsatisfied judgments under this part or rules promulgated under this part against him or her or if the equipment to be used by the applicant is unsafe or inadequate to properly apply pesticides.
(7) The director may at any time deny, revoke, or suspend a private agricultural applicator certificate or a commercial applicator certificate for a violation of this part or upon conviction under section 14 of FIFRA, 7 USC 136l, or upon conviction under a state pesticide law of a reciprocating state in accordance with section 8320.
(8) The director shall inform an applicant who is denied an applicator certificate of the reasons why the certificate was denied.
(9) A person shall display his or her certificate upon the request of the director.
History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 418, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2002 ;-- Am. 2015, Act 118, Eff. Oct. 1, 2015 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-2 - Chapter 2 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control (324.8201...324.9510)
451-1994-II-2-83 - Part 83 Pesticide Control (324.8301...324.8336)
Section 324.8301 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 324.8302 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 324.8303 - Definitions; D to G.
Section 324.8304 - Definitions; I to M.
Section 324.8305 - Definitions; N to P.
Section 324.8306 - Definitions; R to W.
Section 324.8307 - Repealed. 2002, Act 418, Imd. Eff. June 5, 2002.
Section 324.8307b - Maintenance of Registration; Renewal; Discontinuing Registration.
Section 324.8307c - Registration of Pesticide; Exception.
Section 324.8307d - Prohibited Claims.
Section 324.8307e - Registration for Special Local Needs.
Section 324.8307f - Information Requirements.
Section 324.8308 - Powers of Director; Audits.
Section 324.8309 - Refusing, Canceling, or Suspending Registration; Circumstances.
Section 324.8315 - Aerial Application of Pesticides; Requirements.
Section 324.8316 - Notice of Pesticide Application at School or Day Care Center.
Section 324.8318 - Repealed. 2007, Act 78, Imd. Eff. Sept. 30, 2007.
Section 324.8320 - Reciprocal Agreements.
Section 324.8324 - Groundwater Protection Rules.
Section 324.8328 - Local Governments; Powers.
Section 324.8331 - False Information; Resisting, Impeding, or Hindering Director.
Section 324.8334 - Exemptions From Penalties.
Section 324.8335 - Probable Cause as Precluding Recovery of Damages.