Denial or revocation of certification or registration

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  • (a) The Commissioner, after due notice and opportunity of hearing to an applicant, certified applicator, or registered pesticide business or agency, may deny an application or revoke a certificate or registration upon a determination that:

    • (1) any statement in the application or upon which the certificate or registration was issued is or was false or misleading;

    • (2) the applicant or certified applicator has been convicted of a felony;

    • (3) the applicant, certified applicator, or registered business or agency applied or used any pesticide contrary to the registered label usage;

    • (4) the applicant, certified applicator, or registered business or agency has engaged in fraudulent business practices in the application of pesticides;

    • (5) the applicant, certified applicator, or registered business or agency has failed to comply with any provision of this chapter or rules and regulations of the department made pursuant thereto; or

    • (6) the applicant or certified applicator has failed to demonstrate that he has sufficient knowledge and experience concerning the proper use and application of pesticides.

  • (b) The Commissioner's determination to refuse or revoke certification or registration shall be final unless the aggrieved party institutes a proceeding under chapter 97, title 5 of this Code within thirty days after service on him by personal service or by certified mail of the Commissioner's order.


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