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WA Rev Code § 15.58.220 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.220 - Public pest control consultant license.

RCW 15.58.220 Public pest control consultant license. (Effective until November 1, 2021.)For the purpose of this section public pest control consultant means any individual who is employed by a governmental agency or unit to act as a pest control consultant. No person may act as a public pest control consultant without first obtaining a license from the director. The license expires annually on a date set by rule by the director. Application for a license must be on a form prescribed by the director and must be accompanied by a fee of thirty-three dollars. Federal and state employees whose principal responsibilities are in pesticide research, the jurisdictional health officer or a duly authorized representative, public pest control consultants licensed and working in the health vector field, and public operators licensed under RCW 17.21.220 shall be exempt from this licensing provision.[ 2008 c 285 § 20; 1997 c 242 § 7; 1991 c 109 § 40; 1989 c 380 § 17; 1986 c 203 § 4; 1981 c 297 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 22.]NOTES:Effective date—2008 c 285 §§ 15-26: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Intent—Captions not law—2008 c 285: See notes following RCW 43.22.434.Effective date—1997 c 242: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.RCW 15.58.220Public pest control consultant license. (Effective November 1, 2021.)For the purpose of this section public pest control consultant means any individual who is employed by a governmental agency or unit to act as a pest control consultant. No person may act as a public pest control consultant without first obtaining a license from the director. The license expires annually on a date set by rule by the director. Application for a license must be on a form prescribed by the director and must be accompanied by a fee of forty-three dollars. Federal and state employees whose principal responsibilities are in pesticide research, the jurisdictional health officer or a duly authorized representative, public pest control consultants licensed and working in the health vector field, and public operators licensed under RCW 17.21.220 shall be exempt from this licensing provision.[ 2021 c 244 § 6; 2008 c 285 § 20; 1997 c 242 § 7; 1991 c 109 § 40; 1989 c 380 § 17; 1986 c 203 § 4; 1981 c 297 § 20; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 22.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 244: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Effective date—2008 c 285 §§ 15-26: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Intent—Captions not law—2008 c 285: See notes following RCW 43.22.434.Effective date—1997 c 242: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Severability—1981 c 297: See note following RCW 15.36.201.
WA Rev Code § 15.58.230 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.230 - Consultant's license—Requirements.

RCW 15.58.230 Consultant's license—Requirements.The director shall require each applicant for a pest control consultant's license or a public pest control consultant's license to demonstrate to the director the applicant's knowledge of pesticide laws and regulations; pesticide hazards; and the safe distribution, use and application, and disposal of pesticides by satisfactorily passing a written examination for the classifications for which the applicant has applied prior to issuing the license.[ 1989 c 380 § 18; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 23.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.233 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.233 - Renewal of licenses—Recertification standards.

RCW 15.58.233 Renewal of licenses—Recertification standards.(1) The director may renew any license issued under this chapter subject to the recertification standards identified in subsection (2) of this section or an examination requiring new knowledge that may be required to perform in those areas licensed.(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, all individuals licensed under this chapter shall meet the recertification standards identified in (a) or (b) of this subsection, every five years, in order to qualify for continuing licensure.(a) Individuals licensed under this chapter may qualify for continued licensure through accumulation of recertification credits. Individuals licensed under this chapter shall accumulate a minimum of forty department-approved credits every five years with no more than fifteen credits allowed per year.(b) Individuals licensed under this chapter may qualify for continued licensure through meeting the examination requirements necessary to become licensed in those areas in which the licensee operates.(3) At the termination of a licensee's five-year recertification period, the director shall waive the recertification requirements if the licensee can demonstrate that he or she is meeting comparable recertification standards through:(a) Another state or jurisdiction;(b) A government agency plan that has been approved by the federal environmental protection agency; or(c) A private entity that has been approved by the department. The department shall confer with private entities offering continuing education programs that include pest management credit accreditation and accumulation to develop an effective and efficient system to coordinate pest management credit accounting. The pest management credit accounting system must accord with the goals and other requirements of the department's pesticide license recertification program and this chapter. If the department and the private entity or entities agree on the substantive provisions of the system, the department shall develop an implementation strategy for private entities pursuing pesticide credit reciprocity. The department shall submit a report to the legislature on its collaborative efforts, pest management credit accounting system, and implementation strategy by December 31, 2015.[ 2015 c 184 § 1; 2003 c 212 § 7; 2000 c 96 § 7; 1997 c 242 § 10.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.235 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.235 - Renewal of licenses—Delinquency.

RCW 15.58.235 Renewal of licenses—Delinquency.(1) If an application for renewal of a pesticide dealer license is not filed on or before the business license expiration date, the business license delinquency fee must be assessed under chapter 19.02 RCW and must be paid by the applicant before the renewal license is issued.(2) If application for renewal of any license provided for in this chapter other than the pesticide dealer license is not filed on or before the expiration date of the license, a penalty equivalent to the license fee must be assessed and added to the original fee, and must be paid by the applicant before the renewal license is issued. However, such penalty does not apply if the applicant furnishes an affidavit certifying that he or she has not acted as a licensee subsequent to the expiration of the license.(3) Any license for which a renewal application has been made, all other requirements have been met, and the proper fee paid, continues in full force and effect until the director notifies the applicant that the license has been renewed or the application has been denied.[ 2013 c 144 § 11; 1989 c 380 § 19.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.240 - Classification of licenses—Examinations—Fees.

RCW 15.58.240 Classification of licenses—Examinations—Fees.The director may classify licenses to be issued under the provisions of this chapter. Such classifications may include but not be limited to agricultural crops, ornamentals, or noncrop land herbicides. If the licensee has a classified license the licensee shall be limited to practicing within these classifications. Each such classification shall be subject to separate testing procedures and requirements: PROVIDED, That no person shall be required to pay an additional license fee if the person desires to be licensed in one or all of the license classifications provided for by the director under the authority of this section. The director may charge examination fees established by the director by rule. The director may administer or contract with a public or private third-party entity to administer any or all parts of either the examination or the collection of examination fees, or both. Examinations administered by third-party entities must be the same as the examination that would otherwise be administered by the department. The department may direct that the applicant pay the fees to the third-party entity in accordance with department rules governing third-party examinations and fees. The director may renew any applicant's license under the classification for which the applicant is licensed, subject to reexamination or other recertification standards as determined by the director when deemed necessary because new knowledge or new classifications are required to carry out the responsibilities of the licensee.[ 2020 c 180 § 2; 1989 c 380 § 20; 1986 c 203 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 24.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.250 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.250 - Recordkeeping requirements.

RCW 15.58.250 Recordkeeping requirements.Any person issued a license or permit under the provisions of this chapter may be required by the director to keep accurate records on a form prescribed by the director which may contain the following information:(1) The delivery, movement or holding of any pesticide or device, including the quantity;(2) The date of shipment and receipt;(3) The name of consignor and consignee; and(4) Any other information, necessary for the enforcement of this chapter, as prescribed by the director.The director shall have access to such records at any reasonable time to copy or make copies of such records for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.[ 1989 c 380 § 22; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 25.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.260 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.260 - Civil penalties and/or denial, suspension, or revocation of license, registration or permit.

RCW 15.58.260 Civil penalties and/or denial, suspension, or revocation of license, registration or permit.The director is authorized to impose a civil penalty and/or deny, suspend, or revoke any license, registration or permit provided for in this chapter subject to a hearing and in conformance with the provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW (Administrative Procedure Act) in any case in which the director finds there has been a failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter.[ 1989 c 380 § 23; 1985 c 158 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 26.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.270 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.270 - Subpoenas—Witness fees.

RCW 15.58.270 Subpoenas—Witness fees.The director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and/or production of books, documents and records in the county in which the person licensed under this chapter resides in any hearing affecting the authority or privilege granted by a license, registration or permit issued under the provisions of this chapter. Witnesses shall be entitled to fees for attendance and travel, as provided for in chapter 2.40 RCW as enacted or hereafter amended.[ 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 27.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.280 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.280 - Sampling and examination of pesticides or devices—Procedure when criminal proceedings contemplated.

RCW 15.58.280 Sampling and examination of pesticides or devices—Procedure when criminal proceedings contemplated.The sampling and examination of pesticides or devices shall be made under the direction of the director for the purpose of determining whether or not they comply with the requirements of this chapter. The director is authorized, upon presentation of proper identification, to enter any distributor's premises, including any vehicle of transport, at all reasonable times in order to have access to pesticides or devices. If it appears from such examination that a pesticide or device fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, and the director contemplates instituting criminal proceedings against any person, the director shall cause notice to be given to such person. Any person so notified shall be given an opportunity to present his or her views, either orally or in writing, with regard to the contemplated proceedings. If thereafter in the opinion of the director it appears that the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter have been violated by such person, the director shall refer a copy of the results of the analysis or the examination of such pesticide or device to the prosecuting attorney for the county in which the violation occurred.[ 2010 c 8 § 6067; 1989 c 380 § 24; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 28.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.290 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.290 - Minor violations, warning notice in writing.

RCW 15.58.290 Minor violations, warning notice in writing.Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring the director to report for prosecution or for the institution of condemnation proceedings minor violations of this chapter when the director believes that the public interest will be best served by a suitable notice of warning in writing.[ 1989 c 380 § 25; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.300 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.300 - Persons exempted from certain penalties under RCW 15.58.150.

RCW 15.58.300 Persons exempted from certain penalties under RCW 15.58.150.The penalties provided for violations of RCW 15.58.150(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) shall not apply to:(1) Any carrier while lawfully engaged in transporting a pesticide within the state, if such carrier, upon request, permits the director to copy all records showing the transaction in and movement of the articles.(2) Public officials of the state and the federal government engaged in the performance of their official duties.(3) The manufacturer or shipper of a pesticide for experimental use only by or under the supervision of an agency of this state or of the federal government authorized by law to conduct research in the field of pesticides.[ 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 30.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.310 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.310 - Pesticides for foreign export not in violation of chapter.

RCW 15.58.310 Pesticides for foreign export not in violation of chapter.No pesticides shall be deemed in violation of this chapter when intended solely for export to a foreign country, and when prepared or packed according to the specifications or directions of the purchaser. If not so exported, all the provisions of this chapter shall apply.[ 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 31.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.320 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.320 - Certain pharmacists exempted from licensing provisions.

RCW 15.58.320 Certain pharmacists exempted from licensing provisions.The license provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any pharmacist who is licensed pursuant to chapter 18.64 RCW and does not distribute any pesticide required to be registered under the provisions of this chapter.[ 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 32.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.330 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.330 - Violation of chapter—Misdemeanor.

RCW 15.58.330 Violation of chapter—Misdemeanor.Any person violating any provisions of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.[ 1989 c 380 § 26; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 33.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.335 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.335 - Civil penalty.

RCW 15.58.335 Civil penalty.Every person who fails to comply with this chapter or the rules adopted under it may be subjected to a civil penalty, as determined by the director, in an amount of not more than seven thousand five hundred dollars for every such violation. Each and every such violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. Every person who, through an act of commission or omission, procures, aids, or abets in the violation shall be considered to have violated this section and may be subject to the civil penalty herein provided.[ 1989 c 380 § 27; 1985 c 158 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.340 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.340 - Injunction.

RCW 15.58.340 Injunction.The director may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule made pursuant to this chapter in a court of competent jurisdiction of the county in which such violation occurs or is about to occur.[ 1989 c 380 § 28; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 34.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.345 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.345 - Damages—Civil action not precluded.

RCW 15.58.345 Damages—Civil action not precluded.Nothing in this chapter shall preclude any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter from bringing suit in a court of competent jurisdiction for damages arising from the violation.[ 1989 c 380 § 29.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.350 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.350 - Persons charged with enforcement barred from interest in pesticides, devices.

RCW 15.58.350 Persons charged with enforcement barred from interest in pesticides, devices.No person charged with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter shall be directly or indirectly interested in the sale, manufacture or distribution of any pesticide or device.[ 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 35.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.360 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.360 - No recovery of damages when probable cause.

RCW 15.58.360 No recovery of damages when probable cause.No state court shall allow the recovery of damages from administrative action taken or for "stop sale, use or removal" if the court finds that there was probable cause for such action.[ 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 36.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.400 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.400 - Cooperation and agreements with other agencies.

RCW 15.58.400 Cooperation and agreements with other agencies.The director is authorized to cooperate with and enter into agreements with any other agency of the state, the United States, and any other state or agency thereof for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and securing uniformity of regulation.[ 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 40.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.405 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.405 - Emergency situations—Special local needs—Experimental use permits.

RCW 15.58.405 Emergency situations—Special local needs—Experimental use permits.For the purpose of exercising the authority granted to the state under the provisions of FIFRA, the director may:(1) Meet emergency conditions in this state by applying for an exemption from any provision of FIFRA as provided for by section 18 of that act. If such exemption is granted by the administrator of EPA the director may carry out and enforce the requirements and conditions of the exemption;(2) Comply with the requirements necessary to issue special local needs registration under section 24(c) of FIFRA; and(3) Comply with the requirements necessary to issue experimental use permits under section 5(f) of FIFRA.[ 1979 c 146 § 5.]
WA Rev Code § 15.58.411 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.411 - Use of license fees—Deposit of money collected for civil penalties.

RCW 15.58.411 Use of license fees—Deposit of money collected for civil penalties. (Effective until November 1, 2021.)All license fees collected under this chapter shall be paid to the director for use exclusively in the enforcement of this chapter. All moneys collected for civil penalties levied under this chapter shall be deposited in the state general fund.[ 1997 c 242 § 8; 1995 c 374 § 67.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.RCW 15.58.411Use of license fees—Pesticide safety education program—Deposit of money collected for civil penalties. (Effective November 1, 2021.)(1) Except as otherwise provided for in this section, all license fees collected under this chapter shall be paid to the director for use exclusively in the enforcement of this chapter.(2) In addition to any other fees the department may collect under this chapter, the department shall collect a fee of seven dollars for each license issued by the department under this chapter. The department shall transmit the seven dollar fee required by this subsection to Washington State University for the purpose of providing a pesticide safety education program to educate and train pesticide licensees and prospective licensees.(3) The department shall engage with the regulated community on the status of license fees established in this chapter, including consideration of future increases, in coordination with a stakeholder work group.(4) All moneys collected for civil penalties levied under this chapter shall be deposited in the state general fund.[ 2021 c 244 § 7; 1997 c 242 § 8; 1995 c 374 § 67.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 244: See note following RCW 15.58.070.Effective date—1995 c 374 §§ 1-47, 50-53, and 59-68: See note following RCW 15.36.012.
WA Rev Code § 15.58.420 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 15 - Agriculture and Marketing|Chapter 15.58 - Washington Pesticide Control Act.|15.58.420 - Report to legislature.

RCW 15.58.420 Report to legislature.By February 1st of each year the department shall report to the appropriate committees of the house of representatives and the senate on the activities of the department under this chapter. The report shall include, at a minimum, a review of the department's enforcement activities, with the number of cases investigated and the number and amount of civil penalties assessed.[ 1997 c 242 § 9; 1989 c 380 § 30.]