Bill No.:                     SF0160                                   Drafter:  JDA

LSO No.:                   13LSO-0594                         Effective Date:  7/1/2013

Enrolled Act No.:    SEA0080

Chapter No.:            CH0153

Prime Sponsor:       Senator Geis

Catch Title:              Pesticides.

Subject:                     Providing for direct supervision by certified applicators of pesticide applications and providing for reciprocal licenses and restitution related to pesticides.

Summary/Major Elements:

· This bill provides that pesticides applications made for hire shall be applied under the direct supervision of a certified applicator and provides that in certain circumstances direct supervision may allow the certified applicator to be off-site if the applicator is available within a reasonable time and distance.

· The bill provides rulemaking authority to the department of agriculture related to reciprocal licenses with other jurisdictions.

· The bill specifies that in addition to other penalties the department may seek restitution for costs related to pesticide violations that cause the department to incur fees or other costs.