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Qualified Applicator License
License Description Any person who uses or supervises the use of federally restricted use pesticides or state restricted materials for any purpose or on any property other than that provided by the definition of private applicator. Individuals with a Qualified Applicator License (QAL) may supervise the pesticide applications made by a licensed pest control business and are responsible for its safe and legal operation. The QAL shall include the categories of pest control activities they supervise. Exemptions: N/A Fees: Initial Application: $80; Renewal: $60 each year Examination Fee: $50 Examination Information: DPR's Licensing and Certification Program offers computer-based exams at testing centers state-wide for all individual licenses and certificates. Applications for all exams must be mailed to DPR's Licensing and Certification Program. You can find more examination information on DPR's website. Requirements: N/A Examination Requirements: An applicant for the Qualified Applicator License must pass the Laws, Regulations, and Basic Principles Examination and at least one of the following pest control category examinations: A -Residential, Industrial, and Institutional B - Landscape Maintenance C - Right-of-way D - Plant Agriculture E - Forest F - Aquatic G - Regulatory H - Seed Treatment I - Animal Agriculture J - Demonstration and Research K - Health Related L – Soil Fumigation M – Non-Soil Fumigation Average Time to Process Application: 30 days Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Twenty hours of approved continuing education during each two-year license period is required for renewal. Authority: Food and Agricultural Code, Section 11701, 12201, 12202; California Code of Regulations, Section 6000.2(a)(b)(c), 6404, 6511-6514.
Licensing Agency
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Licensing and Certification Program
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445 4038
LicenseMail@cdpr.ca.gov
Active Status Active
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 05/22/2024

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