Changes to Existing Law

. 38-21-17. Commercial applicator license--Annual fee--Penalty. No person may perform any of the following acts without a commercial applicator's license issued by the secretary, unless exempt under the provisions of this chapter: (1) Engage in the business of applying pesticides to the lands of another; (2) Advertise as being in the business of applying pesticides to the lands of another at any time; (3) Apply pesticides while in the performance of duties as a governmental employee; or (4) Otherwise act as a commercial applicator. The secretary shall require a fee of thirty-five dollars for each Before issuing a commercial applicator license issued, the secretary shall require a fee in the amount of thirty-five dollars and proof of compliance with the financial responsibility provisions set forth in § 38-21-17.2. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. In addition to any criminal penalty, any person who violates this section is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars per violation imposed by the circuit court. Any civil penalty collected shall be deposited into the state general fund.