Section R3-3-202. Core Examination

A.      In addition to other requirements prescribed by this Article, an individual seeking any of the following shall obtain a score of at least 75 percent on a written core examination administered by the Department:

1.        Designation as a responsible individual;

2.        An initial license as:

a.         An agricultural aircraft pilot;

b.        A custom applicator;

c.         An agricultural pest control advisor; or

3.        An initial certification as:

a.         A private applicator;

b.        A commercial applicator; or

c.         A golf applicator.

B.       The Department shall administer examinations by appoint- ment at every Environmental Services Division office. The Department shall ensure that the examination tests the knowl- edge and understanding of the following subjects  that are described in more detail at Appendix A, subsections (A) and (C):

1.        Pesticide use, safety, and toxicity;

2.        Pesticide labels and labeling;

3.        Pesticide terminology;

4.        Common causes of accidents;

5.        Necessity for protective equipment;

6.        Poisoning symptoms;

7.        Practical first aid; and

8.        Statutes and rules relating to the sale, application, and use of pesticides.

C.      An individual who fails the examination may retake the exam- ination no more than three times in a 12-month period and

shall not retake an examination until at least seven days have elapsed from the date of the last examination.

Historical Note

Adopted effective November 20, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Renumbered from R3-10-201 (Supp. 91-4). Former Sec- tion R3-3-202 renumbered to R3-3-203; new R3-3-202 made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 276, effective March 6, 2004 (Supp. 04-1). Amended by exempt

rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 3130, effective September 16,

2013 (Supp. 13-3).