Chapter 675. Regulations Governing Pesticide Fees Charged by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Part I
Definitions
2VAC5-675-10. Definitions.
The following words and terms when used in this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. All terms defined in Chapter 39 (§ 3.2-3900 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia are hereby incorporated by reference in this chapter.
"Board" means the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
"Brand" means any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination thereof, which serves to distinguish a pesticide product manufactured, distributed, sold, or offered for sale by one person from that manufactured, distributed, sold, or offered for sale by any other person.
"COB" means close-of-business.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
"Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
"Grade" means formulation of a pesticide, except that the addition of pigments solely for color shall not constitute a change in the formulation such as to constitute a new grade requiring registration.
"Limited quantities" means purchases, at cost, for resale, of less than $50,000 annually per outlet of products containing nonrestricted use pesticide active ingredients.
"Registered technician" means an individual who renders services similar to those of a certified commercial applicator, but who has not completed all the training or time in service requirements to be eligible for examination for certification as a commercial applicator, and is limited to application of general use pesticides. However, if he applies restricted use pesticides he shall do so only under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 2VAC20-30-10, derived from VR115-04-20 § 1.1, eff. July 13, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 24, eff. September 21, 1994; Volume 25, Issue 12, eff. March 18, 2009; amended and renumbered as 2VAC5-675-10, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012.
Part II
Fees
2VAC5-675-20. Pesticide product registration fee; registration of new pesticide products; renewal of pesticide product registration.
A. Every pesticide product manufactured, distributed, sold, offered for sale, used, or offered for use within the Commonwealth shall be registered with the commissioner. The fee for registering each brand shall be $225. If a brand has more than one grade, each grade shall be registered, not the brand at the registration fee then in effect. The registration for a new pesticide product shall be effective upon receipt by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services of the application form accompanied by the required registration fee.
B. All pesticide product registrations shall expire on December 31 of each year unless canceled or otherwise terminated for cause. A registration not canceled or otherwise terminated for cause will be renewed upon receipt of the annual registration fee as set forth in subsection A of this section accompanied by the application renewal form. A registration that has been canceled or otherwise terminated for cause prior to December 31 may be resubmitted as a new registration when the conditions resulting in the cancellation or termination have been resolved. The registration of each brand or grade shall be renewed with the commissioner prior to December 31 of each year. If the registration is not renewed prior to December 31 of each year, the commissioner shall assess a late fee of 20% that shall be added to the registration fee. The late fee shall apply to all renewal registrations submitted to the department any time during the 12-month period following the expiration of the registration. Registrants who permit a registration to lapse for more than one year shall thereafter register the product as a new product. The applicant shall pay the total fee prior to the issuance of the registration by the commissioner.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 2VAC20-30-20, derived from VR115-04-20 § 2.1, eff. July 13, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 24, eff. September 21, 1994; Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. August 26, 2004; renumbered as 2VAC5-675-20, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012; Volume 35, Issue 21, eff. July 11, 2019.
2VAC5-675-30. Commercial applicator certificate fee.
Any person applying for a certificate as a commercial applicator shall pay to the department an initial nonrefundable certificate fee of $100. All certificates shall expire on June 30 in the second year after issuance unless suspended or revoked for cause. A certificate not suspended or revoked for cause will be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal submitted by June 30. If the certificate is not renewed within 60 days following the expiration of the certificate, then such certificate holder shall be required to take another examination. The fee for this reexamination or for any commercial applicator reexamination pursuant to subsection C of § 3.2-3930 of the Code of Virginia shall be $100 and shall be nonrefundable. Any person applying to add a category or subcategory to his certificate shall pay to the department a nonrefundable fee of $35. Federal, state, and local government employees certified to use, or supervise the use of, pesticides in government programs shall be exempt from any certification fees.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 2VAC20-30-30, derived from VR115-04-20 § 2.2, eff. July 13, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 24, eff. September 21, 1994; Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. August 26, 2004; Volume 25, Issue 12, eff. March 18, 2009; renumbered as 2VAC5-675-30, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012; Volume 35, Issue 21, eff. July 11, 2019; Volume 38, Issue 12, eff. March 17, 2022.
2VAC5-675-40. Registered technician certificate fee.
Any person applying for a certificate as a registered technician shall pay to the department an initial nonrefundable certificate fee of $50. All certificates shall expire on June 30 in the second year after issuance unless suspended or revoked for cause. A certificate not suspended or revoked for cause will be renewed upon receipt of an application for renewal submitted by June 30. If the certificate is not renewed within 60 days following the expiration of the certificate, then such certificate holder shall be required to take another examination. The fee for this reexamination pursuant to subsection C of § 3.2-3930 of the Code of Virginia shall be $50 and shall be nonrefundable. Federal, state, and local government employees certified to use pesticides in government programs shall be exempt from any certification fees.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 2VAC20-30-40, derived from VR115-04-20 § 2.3, eff. July 13, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 24, eff. September 21, 1994; Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. August 26, 2004; Volume 25, Issue 12, eff. March 18, 2009; renumbered as 2VAC5-675-40, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012; Volume 35, Issue 21, eff. July 11, 2019; Volume 38, Issue 12, eff. March 17, 2022.
2VAC5-675-50. Business license fee.
Any pesticide business that distributes, stores, sells, recommends for use, mixes, or applies pesticides shall pay a nonrefundable annual pesticide business licensing fee of $150 for each location or outlet that it operates. All business licenses will expire at midnight on March 3l of each year unless suspended or revoked for cause. If a business license is not suspended or revoked for cause, it will be renewed upon payment of the annual fee. If any person operating as a pesticide business fails to apply for renewal of a pesticide business license by COB March 31 the applicant, as a condition of renewal, shall pay a late license fee of 20% of the licensing fee in addition to that fee. Merchants of limited quantities of nonrestricted use pesticides including grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores, veterinarians, and other businesses that sell pesticides primarily for limited household use shall be exempt from the business license requirement.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 2VAC20-30-50, derived from VR115-04-20 § 2.4, eff. July 13, 1990; amended, Virginia Register Volume 10, Issue 24, eff. September 21, 1994; renumbered as 2VAC5-675-50, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012; Volume 35, Issue 21, eff. July 11, 2019.
Forms (2VAC5-675)