Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 14151. Section 14151.
The director may, by regulation, specify the pesticide applications that shall be made by or under the supervision of a person holding a valid qualified applicator certificate.
CHAPTER 3.6. Qualified Applicator Certificates [14151. - 14155.]
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC 3.6.
in effectCal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 14152. Section 14152.
An application for a qualified applicator certificate shall be in the form prescribed by the director. Each application shall state the name and address of the applicant specified on the application and any other information required by the director. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5. All certificates issued under this chapter shall expire on December 31 of the last year for which they are issued. Certificates may be renewed
before their expiration through application in the form prescribed by the director and upon payment of a fee as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5. A penalty shall be assessed against any applicant who applies for renewal after the expiration date as prescribed by the director pursuant to Section 11502.5.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 14153. Section 14153.
Applicants shall be examined on the requirements of laws and regulations concerning pesticide use and shall elect to be examined for certification in one or more of the categories established by the director.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 14153.1. Section 14153.1.
The director may designate subcategories within the categories established pursuant to Section 14153, as determined to be necessary.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 14154. Section 14154.
The director shall issue a qualified applicator certificate to each applicant who satisfies the requirements of this chapter.
Cal. Food and Agricultural Code - FAC § 14155. Section 14155.
A qualified applicator certificate may be refused, revoked, or suspended by the director, after hearing, for any of the following:
(a)
Failure to comply with any applicable provision of this division or Division 6 (commencing with Section 11401) or any regulation adopted pursuant to these divisions.
(b)
Failure to supervise pesticide applications in a manner that ensures compliance with this division and Division 6 (commencing with Section 11401) or any regulation adopted pursuant to these divisions.
(c)
Making any false or fraudulent record or report.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026