Sec. 1951.207. INSPECTION OF LICENSE HOLDERS.
(a) The department by rule shall adopt a policy that requires a business holding a structural pest control business license to be inspected by a field inspector at least once:
(1) in the business's first year of operation; and
(2) every four years after the first year of operation.
(b) The department by rule shall adopt a policy and guidelines for conducting an investigation under this chapter, including:
(1) procedures for investigating a complaint concerning misuse of pesticides, including contamination by pesticides and human exposure to pesticides;
(2) the circumstances in which a case should be referred to the:
(A) Department of State Health Services;
(B) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; or
(C) United States Environmental Protection Agency;
(3) recommendations to consumers and applicators regarding cleanup after a spill or misapplication; and
(4) procedures for residue sampling, including the circumstances in which to take a residue sample and the time in which the sample should be taken.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 890 (H.B. 2458), Sec. 1.21, eff. September 1, 2007.
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 506 (S.B. 1016), Sec. 7.09, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety
Chapter 1951 - Structural Pest Control
Subchapter E. Powers and Duties of Department Relating to Structural Pest Control
Section 1951.201. Sole Licensing Authority; Fees
Section 1951.203. Standards and Criteria for Licenses
Section 1951.204. Subpoena Authority
Section 1951.205. Environmental Rules
Section 1951.206. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 1951.207. Inspection of License Holders
Section 1951.208. Misapplication of Pesticides
Section 1951.209. Availability of Certain Information
Section 1951.210. Pretreatment Inspection Service; Fees; Liability
Section 1951.211. Consultation With Integrated Pest Management Techniques Expert
Section 1951.212. Integrated Pest Management Programs for School Districts