This gives the applicator flexibility in creating forms and format to fit their particular situation. Records must be maintained for at least a 2-year period after an application and access to record information is limited to USDA authorized representatives, State authorized representatives and attending, licensed health care professionals when treating individuals who may have been exposed to pesticides. MDA is given the authority to sample, inspect and make analysis of pesticides distributed within Montana to ensure compliance with the Montana Pesticides Act. A farm or private pesticide applicator is any person who applies pesticides to their own crops or land. This includes suburban residents.
Commercial applicators are individuals who by contract or for hire apply pesticides.
An individual who purchases restricted use pesticides must have a farm applicator license. An individual who purchases general use pesticides does not need a farm applicators license. Administrative Procedures Rules and Regulations. The MDA may declare an emergency when an event exists that requires immediate action with regard to the registration, use or application of pesticides. The MDA director may, without notice or hearing, issue necessary orders to protect the public from adverse effects of pesticides.