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License Description Dealer License - A document issued by the Bureau indicating that a person is competent to distribute, offer for sale and/or sell Restricted Use Pesticides. A license shall be required for each location or outlet located within the state from which Restricted Use Pesticides are distributed, sold or offered for sale. Any dealer who has no pesticide outlet licensed within this state who distributes Restricted Use Pesticides directly into this state shall obtain a pesticide dealer license for his principal out-of-state location or outlet. Pesticide applicators selling Restricted Use Pesticides shall be required to secure a dealer license when such sales are not an integral part of their application service. Definitions 200 For the purpose of these regulations, the following words, names and terms shall be construed within the meaning and purpose of Miss. Code Ann. Sections 69-23-1 through 69-23-27. 1. Act shall mean Miss. Code Ann. Sections 69-23-1 through 69-23-27. 2. Commissioner shall mean the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. 3. Competent shall mean one properly qualified to perform functions associated with distributing, offering for sale and/or selling Restricted Use Pesticides, the degree of capability required being directly related to the nature of the activity and the associated responsibility. 4. Dealer License shall mean a document issued by the Bureau indicating that a person is competent to distribute, offer for sale and/or sell Restricted Use Pesticides. 5. Bureau shall mean the Bureau of Plant Industry of the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce created under the provision of Miss. Code Ann. Section 69-25-3. 6. Person shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, association, company or organized group of persons whether incorporated or not. 7. Restricted Use Pesticide shall mean any pesticide classified for restricted use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or by the Commissioner. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9. License Application 202 Application for a pesticide dealer license shall be submitted on a regular form furnished by the Bureau. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9. Examination 203.01 Competence in the use and handling of pesticides shall be determined by written examination. The examination shall include but not be limited to pesticide safety, handling, storage, disposal, transportation and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 203.02 Examination Dates and Locations - Examination dates and locations shall be specified by the Bureau. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9. Issuance of License 204 After all requirements have been met by the applicant, said applicant will then be issued a pesticide dealer license by the Bureau. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9. Records 205.01 Licensed pesticide dealers shall keep complete and accurate records of all transactions involving Restricted Use Pesticides. Records shall include information pertaining to the sale of all Restricted Use Pesticides including: 1. Date of sale; 2. Dates Received; 3. Name and address of licensed applicator or authorized purchase agent purchasing the pesticide product; 4. Certification number of the applicator; 5. Brand name and EPA registration number of each product sold; 6. Size and number of containers of each product sold; and 7. Quantities returned to the formulator or manufacturer with an invoice, receipt or similar document of a proof; 8. Quantities lost due to theft, spillage or other reasons. In cases where Restricted Use Pesticides are stolen the Bureau shall be notified immediately upon discovery of theft. 205.02 The information listed shall be recorded at the time of sale and may be incorporated into billing invoices or other business transaction records. 205.03 All required information shall be retained for a period of two (2) years in a manner that is readily accessible by authorized Bureau representatives. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9. Denial, Suspension, Revocation and Modification Convicted for using or causing another person to use any restricted use pesticide in a manner which is determined to be inconsistent with its labeling. License Expiration and Conditions For Renewal 208 Licenses for pesticide dealers will expire on December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually. Application for renewal shall be submitted on a regular form furnished by the Bureau. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9. Reciprocity 209 The examination for a license may be waived if the applicant is licensed to perform the same services in a state with standards equal to those of Mississippi and that state will honor the Mississippi examination. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9. Exemptions 210 Persons exempt from the requirements of the act and these regulations are (a) licensed pesticide applicators who sell pesticide only as an integral part of their pesticide application service where such pesticides are applied by said applicator; (b) any federal, state, county, or municipal agency which provides pesticides only for its own programs. Source: Miss. Code Ann. §69-23-9.
Licensing Agency
MS Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Plant Industry
705 Stone Blvd, P.O. Box 5207
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325 3390
RussellK@mdac.ms.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Tied to business
License Updated 09/05/2024
Physical Requirements No physical requirements

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