§ 128.43. Determination of competence.

 (a)  For each of the categories listed in §  128.42 (relating to categories of commercial and public applicators), competence in the use and handling of pesticides shall be determined on the basis of a written examination. The examination will include the following:

   (1)  Areas of knowledge and competence set forth at section 16.1 of the act (3 P. S. §  111.36a).

   (2)  Safety.

   (3)  Labeling and label comprehension.

 (b)  An examination for certification will consist of two parts:

   (1)  One part of the examination, the core area, will be based on general information required of commercial and public applicators.

   (2)  The second part of the examination will be based on information related to the specific categories of commercial and public applicators.

 (c)  An examination shall be proctored. A person may use approved reference sources during an examination. Successful completion of the core area, and successful completion of part two of the examination in a specific category will entitle a person to certification in that category. A person desiring certification for additional categories will be required to be examined for each additional category. An opportunity will be provided to retake an examination when a passing grade has not been achieved.

 (d)  If a person successfully completes only one part of the two-part examination, successful completion of the remaining part of the examination shall be obtained within 180-calendar days from the date the initial part of the examination was successfully completed.

 (e)  An application to take an examination shall be filed along with the appropriate fee with the Department within 10-working days prior to the date of the examination.

 (f)  A person may not use a reference source during an examination unless approved by the Department or its designated agents.

   The provisions of this §  128.43 amended December 22, 1995, effective December 23, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5945. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (144312) to (144313).

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  128.44 (relating to eligibility).