Sec. 76.1095. NONCOMMERCIAL APPLICATOR LICENSE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL IN BORDER COUNTIES. (a) The department by rule shall provide for the issuance of a noncommercial applicator license that authorizes a person to purchase and use restricted-use and state-limited-use pesticides for the limited purpose of mosquito control in a county located along the international border with Mexico. To the extent practicable, the department shall minimize the fees and other requirements to obtain the license.
(b) A person may apply to the department for an original or renewal noncommercial applicator license described by Subsection (a). A person must apply on forms prescribed by the department and include a fee in an amount determined by the department.
(c) The department shall issue a noncommercial applicator license described by Subsection (a) to an applicant who meets the license requirements provided by department rule.
(d) The department may solicit and accept gifts, grants, and donations to implement and administer this section. The department shall coordinate with appropriate federal agencies, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, public and private hospitals, institutions of higher education, and private entities in identifying and soliciting funding to implement and administer this section.
Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 398 (S.B. 1312), Sec. 1, eff. June 2, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Production, Processing, and Sale of Horticultural Products
Subtitle B - Horticultural Diseases and Pests
Chapter 76 - Pesticide and Herbicide Regulation
Subchapter E. Use and Application
Section 76.102. Agencies Responsible for Licensing Pesticide Applicators
Section 76.103. Program Contingent on Federal Funds
Section 76.104. Agency Rules for Application of a Pesticide
Section 76.105. License Required
Section 76.106. Classification of Licenses
Section 76.107. Licensing by More Than One Agency
Section 76.108. Commercial Applicator License
Section 76.109. Noncommercial Applicator License
Section 76.1095. Noncommercial Applicator License for Mosquito Control in Border Counties
Section 76.110. Commercial and Noncommercial Applicator Examination; Reciprocal Agreements
Section 76.111. Applicator Businesses; Proof of Financial Responsibility
Section 76.112. Private Applicator
Section 76.113. Term and Renewal of Licenses
Section 76.115. Inspection of Equipment
Section 76.116. Suspension, Modification, or Revocation of License
Section 76.117. Property Owner Use
Section 76.118. Exemption for Licensed Veterinarians
Section 76.119. Disclosure of Information Relating to Private Pesticide Applicator License Holders
Section 76.120. Emergency Mosquito Control by Certain Municipal or County Employees