Agricultural pest control advisers: refusal, revocation, or suspension of licenses.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the reasons why a California agricultural pest control adviser’s license can be refused, revoked, or suspended. It expands the list of reasons to include specific actions like failing to provide written recommendations, making false statements, or not complying with pesticide regulations. The bill ensures the Director of Pesticide Regulation has broader authority to take action against advisors who violate licensing requirements.
Key provisions
- Refusal or revocation of licenses can now include failure to provide written recommendations.
- False or fraudulent statements in written recommendations are grounds for action.
- Non-compliance with pesticide regulations is a cause for suspension or revocation.
- Failure to qualify by examination is a reason for license action.
- Unprofessional conduct, as defined in another section, can lead to license action.
Who is affected
- Agricultural pest control advisers
- The Director of Pesticide Regulation
- Pesticide users
- California agricultural industry
Notable changes
- Expands the list of reasons for license refusal, revocation, or suspension beyond general non-compliance.
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