Pest Control DealerGeneral Provisions
Section § 12101
Section § 12101.5
This law requires every licensed pest control dealer to have a designated agent at their main office and any branch locations who is qualified to manage all activities there. The agent must hold a specific type of license or certificate related to pest control, which could be a pest control dealer designated agent license, a pest control adviser license, a pest control aircraft pilot certificate, or a qualified applicator license.
Section § 12102
This law says that federal, state, or county agencies that supply pesticide materials for farming don't have to follow the rules in Section 12101.
Section § 12103
This law section explains the process for applying for a pesticide-related license in California. Applicants must fill out a form according to the director's instructions, provide their name and address, and pay a fee that goes to the Department of Pesticide Regulation Fund. These licenses expire on December 31 of the last year they are issued for.
Additionally, if the applicant runs multiple business locations, they must pay an extra fee for each location they operate that sells or delivers pesticides into or within California, whether inside or outside the state.
Section § 12104
If you're a pest control dealer in California, you can renew your license before it expires by submitting a form and paying a fee. This applies to each of your business locations, whether they're in-state or out-of-state but doing business in California. The fees collected go to the Department of Pesticide Regulation Fund.
Section § 12105
If you don't pay a certain fee by its due date, an extra penalty will be added on top of what you owe. The amount of this penalty is determined by the director under a different section of the law.
Section § 12106
If you want to become a pest control dealer, you must prove to the director that you understand the laws and rules about using and selling pesticides and that you can responsibly run the business.
Section § 12107
If you meet certain requirements, the director will give you a license to run your business for the calendar years covered by the license. However, if there's a problem, that license could be taken away or paused at any time.
Section § 12108
If a pest control dealer in California moves to a new address or changes their business location, they must promptly inform the director.
Section § 12110
If a pesticide dealer's employee makes mistakes or breaks the rules while selling or recommending pesticides, the dealer is held responsible. This means the dealer could face disciplinary action on their license for any violations made by them or their workers.
Section § 12111
This law allows the director to create rules and regulations as needed to fulfill the goals of the chapter it's part of.
Section § 12113
This law allows a director to refuse, revoke, or suspend a pest control dealer's license if they violate certain rules about pesticides. Before this action is taken, a hearing must be held, following specific government procedures.
Section § 12114
If you are a pest control dealer in California, you need to keep records for four years at your main business location, detailing your purchases, sales, and distributions of pesticides. This includes keeping track of the license numbers of other dealers from whom you buy agricultural-use pesticides, in case of an audit.
Additionally, you have to report to the director every quarter about the total sales dollars and quantities of certain pesticides you sold in the state. This report, which must be true and correct under penalty of perjury, also needs to include information from any of your branch locations, and be filed alongside required assessments.
Section § 12115
If you're a licensed pest control dealer in California and you buy pesticide products meant for agriculture from anyone other than the official registrant or another licensed dealer, you must report it to the state. This report, due by December 1 each year, needs to include the seller's name, contact details, and broker license number, if they have one.
Section § 12116
If you're a licensed pest control dealer, you're not allowed to buy pesticides labeled for agricultural use in California unless they're sourced from a registered manufacturer, another licensed pest control dealer, or a licensed pesticide broker.