OAR 603-057-0190: License Equivalency Provision for Noncommercial Pesticide Use

( 1 ) Pursuant to ORS 634.006(12), an appropriately licensed commercial applicator is not required to additionally obtain and maintain a noncommercial applicator license to use, apply, or supervise the use of restricted-use or highly toxic pesticides to land or property owned or leased by the licensed commercial pesticide applicator or their employer if all of the following conditions are met: (a) The individual applies or otherwise uses pesticides only in the license categories listed on the individual’s commercial applicator license; (b) The individual applies or otherwise uses pesticides only in the course of their employment with a licensed pesticide operator; and (c) The licensed pesticide operator prepares and maintains the records, and submits the reports, required of pesticide operators by ORS 634.146 and OAR 603-057-0130. (2) This rule shall not apply to individuals who perform the work, duties or responsibilities of a private applicator or a public applicator.