Sec. 8315.
(1) A private agricultural applicator or a commercial applicator, in addition to complying with the other requirements of this part, shall meet 1 or more of the following requirements before engaging in the aerial application of pesticides:
(a) Attainment of at least 3 years of experience with not fewer than 200 hours of agricultural aerial application under the supervision of a commercial aerial applicator.
(b) Be licensed as a commercial aerial applicator before December 27, 1988.
(c) Successfully complete an aerial applicator training program recognized by the director as sufficient to assure the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare and the environment.
(2) A private agricultural applicator or a commercial applicator authorized under this part to make aerial application of pesticides shall do either of the following once every 3 years:
(a) Demonstrate to the director the applicator's personal participation in a self-regulating application flight efficiency clinic sponsored or recognized by the Michigan cooperative extension service and approved by the department with an aircraft that the applicant operates.
(b) Retake the certification examinations and submit to an inspection of the applicator's aircraft, equipment, and spray operations by an authorized representative of the director.
History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 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Section 324.8307 - Repealed. 2002, Act 418, Imd.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.