(A) All licenses provided for in this chapter expire December thirty-first of the year dated to expire. A person holding a current valid license may renew the license upon payment of applicable fees and without reexamination.
(B) The director by regulation shall establish provisions, which may not include reexamination, unless required to do so under federal law, to ensure that certified applicators continue to meet the requirements of changing technology and to ensure a continuing level of competence and ability to use pesticides safely and properly.
(C) If a license is not renewed by April first of the calendar year following its expiration, the licensee shall take another examination. If application for renewal of a license is not filed before January first annually, a penalty of twenty-five percent of the original fee must be assessed.
HISTORY: 1975 (59) 284; 1979 Act No. 180 Section 10; 1980 Act No. 384; 1982 Act No. 466 Part II Section 49; 1995 Act No. 23, Section 2, eff April 4, 1995.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 13 - Pesticide Control Act
Section 46-13-10. Short title; administration.
Section 46-13-20. Definitions.
Section 46-13-30. Duties delegated to Director.
Section 46-13-40. Registration of pesticides and devices.
Section 46-13-45. Pesticide registration fees; classes of fees.
Section 46-13-50. Licensing of pesticide dealers.
Section 46-13-55. Regulation of structural pest control activity.
Section 46-13-60. Standards for certification of pesticide applicators; applicators' licenses.
Section 46-13-70. Classification of certified applicators' licenses.
Section 46-13-80. Expiration and renewal of licenses.
Section 46-13-90. Denial, suspension, revocation, or modification of licenses and certificates.
Section 46-13-100. Financial responsibility required for commercial applicator's license.
Section 46-13-110. Reporting of accidents and incidents.
Section 46-13-120. Records as to use of restricted use pesticides.
Section 46-13-130. Reciprocity.
Section 46-13-140. Exemptions from licensing requirements.
Section 46-13-150. Pesticide advisory committee.
Section 46-13-160. Information and courses of instruction.
Section 46-13-170. Inspection of premises; legal actions; "stop sale, use, or removal" orders.
Section 46-13-175. Discretion to make pesticides available for minor uses.
Section 46-13-185. Prosecution of criminal violators; use of counsel.
Section 46-13-200. Adjudication of alleged violations; disposal of condemned pesticides or devices.
Section 46-13-210. Judicial review.
Section 46-13-220. Delegation of authority to employees of Clemson University.
Section 46-13-230. Disposition of fees.
Section 46-13-240. Federal, interstate, and intrastate cooperation.