No person shall act as a designated agent of a pest control dealer who is licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 12101), unless that person is licensed as a pest control dealer designated agent pursuant to this article.
Chapter 9Pesticide Dealer Designated Agent
Section § 12251
This law states that if someone wants to work as a designated agent for a pest control dealer, they must have the proper license specifically for a pest control dealer designated agent.
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Section § 12252
If you want to be a designated agent for a pest control dealer in California, you need to fill out an application form from the state. The application requires your name, address, and any other information the state asks for. You'll also need to pay a fee. The license you get will expire on December 31st of the last year it's valid for.
You can renew your license before it expires by submitting a new application and paying another fee. If you pay late, you'll have to pay an extra penalty fee.
(a)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12252(a) An application for a pest control dealer designated agent license shall be in the form prescribed by the director. Each application shall state the name and address of the applicant specified on the application and any other information required by the director. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5.
(b)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12252(b) All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire on December 31 of the last year for which they are issued.
(c)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12252(c) Licenses may be renewed before their expiration through application in the form prescribed by the director
and upon payment of a fee as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5. A penalty as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5 shall be added to any license renewal fee that is not paid by the date of expiration.
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Section § 12253
Before someone can get their first pest control dealer license in California, they must pass a test. This test shows that they understand the laws about using and selling pesticides and know their responsibilities in the pest control business.
Before initial license is issued, the applicant shall pass an examination to demonstrate to the director the applicant’s knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the use and sale of pesticides and the responsibility in carrying on the business of a pest control dealer.
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Section § 12254
If you meet all the necessary requirements to be a pest control dealer designated agent in California, the director will give you a license to operate.
The director shall issue to each applicant who satisfies the requirements of this chapter a pest control dealer designated agent license.
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Section § 12255
If you are a licensed pest control dealer's designated agent in California and you move to a new address, you need to let the director know right away.
Every licensed pest control dealer designated agent who changes his or her address shall immediately notify the director of the new address.
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Section § 12256
This law allows the director to create rules and regulations that are necessary to carry out the purposes of the chapter.
The director may adopt rules and regulations that are reasonably necessary to effectuate this chapter.
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Section § 12257
This law allows the director to deny, take away, or put on hold a pest control dealer agent's license if they break the rules in this chapter or another set of related rules. There must be a hearing before doing this, and the hearing has to follow certain government procedures.
The director may, after a hearing, refuse, revoke, or suspend a pest control dealer designated agent license for violation of this chapter or Division 7 (commencing with Section 12501). The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of the Government Code.
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Section § 12258
This law makes it illegal for individuals, who are under the scope of this chapter, to do several things associated with the pest control business. They must notify authorities of address changes and comply with pesticide-related regulations. It prohibits making false statements or failing to disclose important information when applying for or renewing licenses. Additionally, it's against the law to make false records or reports related to pesticides or the pest control business. Lastly, failing to properly supervise employees in pesticide sales and maintaining responsibility for the pest control business is also prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person who is subject to this chapter to do any of the following:
(a)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12258(a) Fail to notify the director of any change of address.
(b)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12258(b) Fail to comply with the provisions of this division or Division 7 (commencing with Section 12501) relating to pesticides or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to those provisions.
(c)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12258(c) Make false or fraudulent statements, or misrepresent or fail to disclose any material fact in making an application for a license or renewal of a license.
(d)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12258(d) Make any false or misleading statements in any written record or report relating to pesticides or involving the pest control dealer business where that person is, or was, employed.
(e)CA Food and Agriculture Code § 12258(e) Fail to supervise employees actively in the use and sale of pesticides and exercise responsibility in carrying on the business of a pest control dealer.
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