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31	28		STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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33	30		1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
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35	32		HOUSE BILL 2060 By: Roberts
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41	38		AS INTRODUCED
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43	40		An Act relating to professions and occupations;
44	41		creating the Oklahoma Land scaper Act; providing
45	42		definitions; requiring landscaper license; Oklahoma
46	43		Board of Agriculture may promulgate administrative
47	44		rules; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Section 3 -82, which
48	45		relates pesticide dealer's permit; providing penalty
49	46		for violation; providing for codification; and
50	47		providing an effective date.
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55	52		BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
56	53		SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
57	54		in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 7000 of Title 59, unless there
58	55		is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
59	56		This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma
60	57		Landscaper Act".
61	58		SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
62	59		in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 7001 of Title 59, unless there
63	60		is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
64	61		As used in this act:
65	62		1. "Board" means the Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture ;
	63	+	2. "Landscaper" means a person who:
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93		-	2. "Landscaper" means a person who:
94	90		a. is a pesticide applicator, gardener, landscape
95	91		gardener, garden or lawn caretaker or a grader or
96	92		cultivator of land i nvolved in the selection,
97	93		placement, planting and maintenance of plant material ,
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99	95		b. services listed in division (1) of this paragraph
100	96		constitutes the primary source of income for this
101	97		person.
102	98		3. A landscaper under this act does not include:
103	99		a. persons who perform landscaping services that does not
104	100		offer restricted use pesticide application pursuant to
105	101		Sections 3-82 through 3-86 of Title 2 of the Oklahoma
106	102		Statutes, and
107	103		b. person who performs landscaping services as
108	104		supplemental income wh ile attending school.
109	105		4. "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation,
110	106		joint venture, trust, association or any other legal entity ,
111	107		however, organized that employs more than four (4) people; and
112	108		5. "Primary source of income" means that such services
113	109		performed more than six (6) months out of the year and represent
114	110		more than fifty percent (50%) of the total income for that person.
	111	+	SECTION 3. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
	112	+	in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 7002 of Title 59, unless there
	113	+	is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
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142		-	SECTION 3. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
143		-	in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 7002 of Title 59, unless there
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145	140		No person shall engage in landscaping business without first
146	141		obtaining a license from the Oklahoma Board of Agriculture.
147	142		SECTION 4. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
148	143		in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 7003 of Title 59, unless there
149	144		is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
150	145		The Oklahoma Board of Agriculture may promulgate administrative
151	146		rules to implement the provisions of the Oklahoma Landscaper Act.
152	147		SECTION 5. AMENDATORY 2 O.S. 2021, Section 3 -82, is
153	148		amended to read as follows:
154	149		Section 3-82. A. LICENSE REQUIRED - 1. It shall be unlawful
155	150		for any person to act, operate, or do business or advertise as a
156	151		commercial, noncommercial, certified applicator, temporary certified
157	152		applicator, service technician, or private applicator unless the
158	153		person has obtained a valid applicator's license issued by the State
159	154		Board of Agriculture for the category of pesticide application i n
160	155		which the person is engaged.
161	156		2. A license may be issued by the Board in any category of
162	157		pesticide application if the applicant qualifies and the ap plicant
163	158		is limited to the category of pesticide application named on the
164	159		license. The Board may establish categories of pesticide
165	160		application as necessary . Licenses shall be issued upon application
	161	+	to the Board on a form prescribed by the Board . The application
	162	+	shall contain information regarding the applicant 's qualifications,
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193		-	to the Board on a form prescribed by the Board . The application
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195	189		proposed operations, and othe r information as specified by the
196	190		Board.
197	191		3. a. An aerial license shall not be issued or be valid
198	192		unless the applicant files with the Board a copy of a
199	193		valid document issued by the Federal Aviation
200	194		Administration showing that the person is qualified to
201	195		operate or supervise the operation of an aircraft
202	196		conducting agricultural operations . Applicants for an
203	197		aerial license and pilots working under a licens e may
204	198		be subject to a complete and thorough background
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206	200		b. The Board shall promulgate rules reg arding aerial
207	201		applicators and applications consistent with federal
208	202		law and shall solicit the assistance of the Federal
209	203		Aviation Agency in the enforc ement of this subsection.
210	204		4. Each business location shall require a separate license and
211	205		separate certified applicator except that a certified applicator for
212	206		a noncommercial business location may also serve as the certified
213	207		applicator for one commercial business location.
214	208		5. A license shall not be issued for the category of pesticide
215	209		application of any applica nt or representative who has a temporary
216	210		certification.
	211	+	B. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED - 1. A license shall be issued only
	212	+	after satisfactory comple tion of the certification standards by the
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244		-	B. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED - 1. A license shall be issued only
245		-	after satisfactory comple tion of the certification standards by the
246	239		person who shall be the certified applicator under the license .
247	240		Temporary certified applicators do not qualify as the certified
248	241		applicator for a license, nor may they act as a certified
249	242		applicator. The Board shall deny the application for certification,
250	243		recertification, issuance, or renewal of a certificate or license
251	244		for a failure to show proper qualification under the rules or for
252	245		violations of any provisions of this section . A certificate in any
253	246		category shall be valid for five (5) years unless suspended,
254	247		canceled, or revoked by the Board or until recertification is
255	248		required for the category, and may be renewed after successful
256	249		completion of recertification requirements . The Board may require
257	250		certified applicators to be recertified once in a five -year period.
258	251		2. A certified service technician identification shall be
259	252		issued upon application and completion of certification standards
260	253		determined by the Board . Temporary certified applicators may
261	254		qualify as a certified service technician. No person shall act, do
262	255		business as, or advertise as a service technician unless the person
263	256		has met all the qualifications and standards as required by the
264	257		Board. The service technicians ' identification shall be issued in
265	258		the name of the licensed entity. The licensee shall ensure that the
266	259		service technician identification is returned to the Board upon
267	260		termination of the employee. A service technician identification
	261	+	shall be valid for a period of five (5) years unless suspended ,
	262	+	canceled, or revoked by the Board, until recertification is required
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295		-	shall be valid for a period of five (5) years unless suspended ,
296		-	canceled, or revoked by the Board, until recertification is required
297	289		by the Board, or until the service techni cian leaves the employ of
298	290		the licensed entity. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food,
299	291		and Forestry may issue a service technician identi fication upon
300	292		completion of the following:
301	293		a. a determination is made by the Department that the
302	294		applicant has successfully completed the written
303	295		examination,
304	296		b. the licensed entity provides a completed service
305	297		technician identification application form at the time
306	298		of testing, and
307	299		c. all appropriate fees are paid at the time of testing.
308	300		3. Each license, except for private applicators, shall expire
309	301		on dates established by the Department in administrative rules and
310	302		may be renewed for the ensuing calendar year, without penalty or
311	303		reexamination, if a properly completed application is filed with the
312	304		Board on a date established by the Department. If the application
313	305		is not received by the due date, a penalty of twice the amount of
314	306		the renewal fee shall be cha rged for renewal of the license. If the
315	307		application is not receive d within thirty (30) days following the
316	308		due date, an additional one-hundred-dollar penalty shall be paid
317	309		prior to license renewal.
	310	+	All private applicator licenses are in effect for five (5 ) years
	311	+	and may be renewed by application after completion of a continuing
	312	+	education program or written exam approved by the Board.
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345		-	All private applicator licenses are in effect for five (5 ) years
346		-	and may be renewed by application after completion of a continuing
347		-	education program or written exam approved by the Board.
348	339		C. The following fees shall be paid to the Board:
349	340		1. A fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each category of
350	341		pesticide application shall be pa id to the Board for the issuance or
351	342		renewal of a commercial applicator business license . Not more than
352	343		Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) total category fees shall be charged
353	344		annually to any business location of an applicator;
354	345		2. A fee of Fifty Dollars ($50. 00) shall be paid to the Board
355	346		for each written examination conducted by the Board;
356	347		3. A fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the Board
357	348		for each practical examination conducted by the Board;
358	349		4. A fee of Twenty Dolla rs ($20.00) shall be paid to the Board
359	350		for the issuance or renewal of a private applicator 's license;
360	351		5. A fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the Board
361	352		for the issuance or renewal of a noncommercial business license .
362	353		Not more than Two Hundre d Fifty Dollars ($250.00) tota l category
363	354		fees shall be charged annually to any noncommercial business
364	355		location of an applic ator;
365	356		6. A fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00) shall be paid to the Board
366	357		for the issuance or renewal of service technician identificati on;
	358	+	7. A fee of Ten Dollars ($ 10.00) shall be paid to the Board for
	359	+	the issuance of duplicate licenses or certificates or t ransfer of
	360	+	service technician identification;
	361	+	8. A fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the Board
	362	+	for each recertificat ion procedure; and
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394		-	7. A fee of Ten Dollars ($ 10.00) shall be paid to the Board for
395		-	the issuance of duplicate licenses or certificates or t ransfer of
396		-	service technician identification;
397		-	8. A fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the Board
398		-	for each recertificat ion procedure; and
399	389		9. A fee of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) shall be paid to the
400	390		Board for each reciprocal certification pro cedure for applicator
401	391		certifications.
402	392		D. All fees shall be deposited in the State Department of
403	393		Agriculture Revolving Fund.
404	394		E. Fees shall be paid to the Board pr ior to the processing of
405	395		any application.
406	396		F. Failure to pay any fee identified with licenses , permits,
407	397		pesticide registrations, or certification shall require the Board to
408	398		deny the application.
409	399		G. INSURANCE REQUIRED - 1. The Board shall not issue a
410	400		commercial applicator's license until the applicant has furnished
411	401		evidence of an insurance policy or certificate by an insurer or
412	402		broker authorized to do business in this state insuring the
413	403		commercial applicator and any ag ents against liability resulting
414	404		from the operations of the commercial applicator . The insurance
415	405		shall not be applied to damage or injury to agricultural crops,
416	406		plants, or land being worked upon by the commercial applicator.
	407	+	2. The amount of liability s hall not be less than that set by
	408	+	the Board for each property damage arising out of actual use of any
	409	+	pesticide. The liability shall be maintained at not less than that
	410	+	sum at all times during the licensing period . The Board shall be
	411	+	notified fifteen (15 ) days prior to any reduction in liabil ity.
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444		-	2. The amount of liability s hall not be less than that set by
445		-	the Board for each property damage arising out of actual use of any
446		-	pesticide. The liability shall be maintained at not less than that
447		-	sum at all times during the licensing period . The Board shall be
448		-	notified fifteen (15 ) days prior to any reduction in liabil ity.
449	438		3. If the furnished liability becomes unsatisfactory, the
450	439		applicant shall immediately e xecute new liability upon notice from
451	440		the Board. If new liability is not immediately obtained, the Board
452	441		shall, upon notice, cancel the license . It shall be unlawful for
453	442		the person to engage in the business of applying pesticides until
454	443		the liability is brought into compliance and the license reinstated.
455	444		H. DAMAGES - 1. Prior to filing an action against an
456	445		applicator for damages to growing crops or plants, any pe rson
457	446		alleging damages to growing crops or plants shall:
458	447		a. within ninety (90) calendar days o f the date that the
459	448		alleged damages occurred or prior to the time that
460	449		twenty-five percent (25%) of the allegedly damaged
461	450		crops or plants are harvested, whichever occurs first,
462	451		file a written complaint statement with the Department
463	452		regarding the alleged da mages, and
464	453		b. between the date of filing of the written complaint
465	454		pursuant to subparagraph a of this paragraph and the
466	455		date harvesting or destruction of the allege dly
467	456		damaged crops or plants occurs, allow the applicator
	457	+	and the representatives of the appli cator reasonable
	458	+	access to the property to inspect and take samples of
	459	+	the allegedly damaged crops or plants during
	460	+	reasonable hours. The representatives of the
	461	+	applicator may include, but not be limited to, crop
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495		-	and the representatives of the appli cator reasonable
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497		-	the allegedly damaged crops or plants during
498		-	reasonable hours. The representatives of the
499		-	applicator may include, but not be limited to, crop
500	488		consultants, bondsmen, and insurers . Nothing in this
501	489		subparagraph shall limit in any way the harvesting or
502	490		destruction of the allegedly damaged crops or plants
503	491		in the ordinary course of business and pract ice.
504	492		2. Any person failing to comply with paragraph 1 of this
505	493		subsection shall be barred fro m filing an action for damages against
506	494		the applicator.
507	495		I. PERMIT REQUIRED – 1. It shall be unlawful for any person t o
508	496		sell, offer for sale, or distribute within this state any restricted
509	497		use pesticide without first obtaining a restricted use pesticide
510	498		dealer's permit issued by the Board.
511	499		2. A permit may be issued by the Board in any category of
512	500		pesticide sales if the applicant qualifies under the provisions of
513	501		this section and the applicant is limited to the category of
514	502		pesticide sales named on the permi t. The Board may establish
515	503		categories of pesticide sales as necessary.
516	504		3. The permit shall be issued only upon app lication on a form
517	505		prescribed by the Board and the application shall contain
	506	+	information regarding the applicant 's proposed operation and ot her
	507	+	information as specified by the Board.
	508	+	4. Each business location engaged in the sale or distribution
	509	+	of restricted use pesticides shall require a separate per mit.
	510	+	5. The annual permit fee for a restricted use pesticide dealer
	511	+	permit shall be Fifty Do llars ($50.00) for each location.
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545		-	information regarding the applicant's proposed operation and ot her
546		-	information as specified by the Board.
547		-	4. Each business location engaged in the sale or distribution
548		-	of restricted use pesticides shall require a separate per mit.
549		-	5. The annual permit fee for a restricted use pesticide dealer
550		-	permit shall be Fifty Do llars ($50.00) for each location.
551	538		6. The Board may require a certified applicator to be present
552	539		at any location where designated restricted use pesticide sales
553	540		occur.
554	541		7. A holder of a restricted -use pesticide dealer's permit shall
555	542		only sell restricted-use pesticides to holders of a valid
556	543		applicator's license or another restricted-use pesticide dealer's
557	544		permit holder. Holders of a restricted -use pesticide dealer's
558	545		permit who violate this provision shall receive a fine of One
559	546		Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per violation to be issued
560	547		by the State Board of Agriculture or authorized agents of the Board .
561	548		J. PESTICIDE REGISTRATION REQUIRED – 1. Every pesticide or
562	549		device distributed, sold, or offered for sale within this state or
563	550		delivered for transp ortation or transported in intrastate or
564	551		interstate commerce shall be registered with the Board.
565	552		2. The registrant shall file with the Board a statement
566	553		including, but not limited to:
	554	+	a. the name and address of the registrant and the name
	555	+	and address of the person whose name shall appear on
	556	+	the label, if other than the registrant,
	557	+	b. the name of the pestic ide or device,
	558	+	c. a complete copy of the labeling accompanying the
	559	+	pesticide or device and a statement of all claims to
	560	+	be made for it, and directions fo r use, and
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568		-	HB2060 HFLR Page 12
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594		-	a. the name and address of th e registrant and the name
595		-	and address of the person whose name shall appear on
596		-	the label, if other than the registrant,
597		-	b. the name of the pestic ide or device,
598		-	c. a complete copy of the labeling accompanying the
599		-	pesticide or device and a statement of all c laims to
600		-	be made for it, and directions fo r use, and
601	587		d. if requested by the Board, a full description of the
602	588		tests made and the results upon whic h the claims are
603	589		based. In renewing a registration, a statement shall
604	590		be required only with respect to information which is
605	591		different from the informati on furnished when the
606	592		pesticide or device was l ast registered.
607	593		3. Each registrant shall pay to the Boa rd an annual
608	594		registration fee of Two Hundred Ten Dollars ($210.00) for each
609	595		pesticide or device label registered . These fees shall be used by
610	596		the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forest ry for
611	597		purposes of administering pesticide management pro grams. A portion
612	598		of these fees, in the amount of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
613	599		($300,000.00) annually, shall be dedicated for conducting programs
614	600		for unwanted pesticide disposal. This amount shall be deposited
615	601		into the State Department of Agriculture Un wanted Pesticide Disposal
616	602		Fund and shall be dedicated for this use only.
	603	+	4. The Board may require the submission of the complete formula
	604	+	of any pesticide. Trade secrets and formulations submitted by the
	605	+	registrant may be kept confidential . If it appears to the Board
	606	+	that the composition of the pesticide is adequate to warrant the
	607	+	proposed claims and if the pesticide, its labeling, and other
	608	+	material required to be submitted comply with the require ments of
	609	+	this section, then the pesticide shall be registe red.
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618		-	HB2060 HFLR Page 13
619		-	BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1
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644		-	4. The Board may require the submissi on of the complete formula
645		-	of any pesticide. Trade secrets and formulations submitted by the
646		-	registrant may be kept confidential . If it appears to the Board
647		-	that the composition of the pesticide is adequate to warrant the
648		-	proposed claims and if the pesti cide, its labeling, and other
649		-	material required to be submitted comply with the require ments of
650		-	this section, then the pesticide shall be registe red.
651	636		5. If it does not appear to the Board that the pesticide or
652	637		device is adequate to warrant the proposed claims for it or if the
653	638		pesticide or device, its labeling, and other material required t o be
654	639		submitted do not comply with the provisions of this se ction, it
655	640		shall notify the applicant of the deficiencies in the pesticide,
656	641		device, labeling, or other material required and afford the
657	642		applicant an opportunity to make the necessary corrections. If the
658	643		applicant claims, in writing, that the corrections ar e not necessary
659	644		and requests in writing a hearing regarding the registration of the
660	645		pesticide or device, the Board shall provide an opportunity for a
661	646		hearing before refusing to issue the registrati on. In order to
662	647		protect the public, the Board may at any t ime cancel the
663	648		registration of a product or device . In no event, shall
664	649		registration of a pesticide or device be considered as a defense or
665	650		excuse for the commission of any offense prohibited under this
666	651		section.
	652	+	6. The Board may require that pesticides be distinctively
	653	+	colored or discolored to protect the public health.
	654	+	7. Registration shall not be required in the case of a
	655	+	pesticide shipped from one pla nt or place within this state to
	656	+	another plant or place within this state that is operated by the
	657	+	same person.
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668		-	HB2060 HFLR Page 14
669		-	BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1
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694		-	6. The Board may require that pesticides be distinctively
695		-	colored or discolored to protect the public health.
696		-	7. Registration shall not be required in th e case of a
697		-	pesticide shipped from one pla nt or place within this state to
698		-	another plant or place within this state that is operated by the
699		-	same person.
700	684		K. CATEGORIES OF LICENSES AND PERMITS – The Board may establish
701	685		any category of license for pesticide application or any category of
702	686		permit for pesticide sales.
703	687		L. PERMIT AND PESTICIDE REGISTRATION EXPIRATION – 1. All
704	688		permits for pesticide sales shall be issued for a period of one (1)
705	689		year and the permits shall be renewed annually and shall expire on a
706	690		date determined by the Board . A permit may be renewed for the
707	691		ensuing year, without penalty, if a properly completed application
708	692		is filed with the Board not later than the fifteenth day of the
709	693		month first following the date of expiration . If the application is
710	694		not received by that date, a penalty of twice the amount of the
711	695		renewal fee shall be charged for renewal of the permit.
712	696		2. All pesticide registrations shall be issued for a period of
713	697		one (1) year. The registration shall be renewed annually and shall
714	698		expire on a date to be determined by the Board. Pesticide
715	699		registrations may be renewed for the ensuing year, without penalty,
716	700		if a properly completed application is filed with the Board not
717	701		later than the fifteenth day of the month first following the date
	702	+	of expiration. If the application is not received by that date, a
	703	+	penalty of twice the amount of the renewal fee shall be charged for
	704	+	renewal of the pesticide registration.
	705	+	M. PESTICIDE PRODUCING ESTABLISHMENTS – 1. Definitions as used
	706	+	in this subsection:
718	707
719		-	HB2060 HFLR Page 15
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745		-	of expiration. If the application is not received by that date, a
746		-	penalty of twice the amount of the renewal fee shall be charged for
747		-	renewal of the pesticide registration.
748		-	M. PESTICIDE PRODUCING ESTABLISHMENTS – 1. Definitions as used
749		-	in this subsection:
750	733		a. "establishment" means any site where a pesticide
751	734		product, active ingredient or device is produced
752	735		within the state,
753	736		b. "produce" means to manufacture, prepare, propagate,
754	737		compound or process any pesticide or to package,
755	738		repackage, label, relabel or otherwise change the
756	739		container of any pesticide or device, and
757	740		c. "producer" means any person who produces,
758	741		manufactures, prepares, compounds, propagates or
759	742		processes any active ingredient, pesticide, or device
760	743		as used in producing a pesticide.
761	744		2. It shall be unlawful for any person to produce within this
762	745		state any pesticide, active ingredient or device without first
763	746		obtaining a pesticide produ cer establishment permit issued by the
764	747		Board.
765	748		3. The permit shall be issued only upon application on a form
766	749		prescribed by the Board . The application shall contain information
767	750		regarding the proposed operation of the applicant and other
768	751		information as specified by the Board. If at any time there is a
	752	+	change of the information provided in or on the application for a
	753	+	pesticide producer establishment permit, the producer must notify
	754	+	the Board in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the change.
	755	+	4. The producer shall file a statement with the Board including
	756	+	but not limited to:
769	757
770		-	HB2060 HFLR Page 16
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796		-	change of the information provided in or on the application for a
797		-	pesticide producer establishment permit, the producer must notify
798		-	the Board in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the change.
799		-	4. The producer shall file a statement with the Board including
800		-	but not limited to:
801	783		a. the name and address of the company,
802	784		b. the name and address of the estab lishment as well as
803	785		the physical location, if different than the mailing
804	786		address,
805	787		c. the name of any pesticide, active ingredient, or
806	788		device, and
807	789		d. the name and address and other pertinent contact
808	790		information for the responsible party.
809	791		5. All permits for pesticide producer establishments shall be
810	792		issued for a period of one (1) year and shall be renewed an nually.
811	793		All permits shall expire on June 30 each year and may be renewed
812	794		without penalty if a properly completed application is filed with
813	795		the Board not later than the fifteenth day of the month first
814	796		following the date of expiration . If the application is not
815	797		received by that date, a penalty of twice the amount of the renewal
816	798		fee shall be charged for renewal of the permit.
817	799		6. Each pesticide producer es tablishment location engaged in
818	800		the production of pesticides, active ingredients or devices shall
819	801		require a separate permit.
	802	+	7. The annual permit fee for a pesticide producer establishment
	803	+	shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for each location.
	804	+	8. If requested by the Board, a complete copy of all labeling,
	805	+	Material Safety Data Sheets, technical informat ion associated with
	806	+	the pesticide, active ingredient, or device and a statement of all
820	807
821		-	HB2060 HFLR Page 17
822		-	BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1
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847		-	7. The annual permit fee for a pesticide producer establishment
848		-	shall be One Hundred Dol lars ($100.00) for each location.
849		-	8. If requested by the Board, a complete copy of all labeling,
850		-	Material Safety Data Sheets, technical informat ion associated with
851		-	the pesticide, active ingredient, or device and a statement of all
852	833		claims to be made as well as directions and use must be submitted to
853	834		the Board.
854	835		9. In order to determine compliance with state and federal
855	836		laws, the Board may request a full disclosure of inventory records,
856	837		sales and distribution records, and any other information deemed
857	838		necessary by the Board.
858	839		10. Every producer shall keep accurate records pertaining to
859	840		pesticide, active ingredient, or device production and distributio n
860	841		as required by the Board . The records of the producer shall be kept
861	842		intact at the principal producing location in this state for at
862	843		least two (2) years after the date of production and distribution
863	844		and copies shall be furnished to any authorized agent o f the Board,
864	845		immediately upon request in person, at any time during the regular
865	846		business hours of the producer . Copies of records shall be
866	847		furnished to any authorized agent of the Board within seven (7)
867	848		working days of a written request, in summary form, by mail, fax,
868	849		email, website, or any other electronic media customarily used.
869	850		N. COMPLAINT RESOLUTION - Upon receipt of a written complaint,
870	851		the Board shall notify the person filing the complaint in writing of
	852	+	its receipt and status within two (2) working days. The person whom
	853	+	the complaint is filed against shall also be notified within two (2)
	854	+	working days. Notification that a complaint has been filed may also
	855	+	be given to the landowner or operator when appropriate . The
	856	+	resolution of a complaint is the completion of the appropriate
871	857
872		-	HB2060 HFLR Page 18
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898		-	its receipt and status within two (2) working days. The person whom
899		-	the complaint is filed against shall also be notified within two (2)
900		-	working days. Notification that a complaint has been filed may also
901		-	be given to the landowner or operator when appropriate . The
902		-	resolution of a complaint is the completion of the appropriate
903	883		administrative, jurisdictional, or legal remedies to the extent
904	884		possible by the Department . The complainant shall be notif ied in
905	885		writing within seven (7) working days after resolution of the
906	886		complaint.
907	887		SECTION 6. This act shall become effective November 1, 2023.
908	888
909		-	~~COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON RULES, dated 03/~~01/20 23 ~~- DO PASS.~~
	889	+	59-1-6808 JL 01/16/23