Chemigator Licensing

01. Chemigator License Required. Anyone wishing to chemigate shall apply for a license to perform chemigation per the process outlined in this section. Additional category certifications may be required. (7-1-25) 02. Applying for a Chemigator License. Prior to chemigating a person must: (7-1-25) a. Submit an application prescribed by the Department with applicable fees, and (7-1-25) b. Demonstrate competency through one of the following methods: (7-1-25) i. Complete a Department approved chemigation training within twelve (12) months of submitting the application. Chemigation trainings for licensure must be a minimum of one (1) hour and at a minimum address the following content: (7-1-25) (1) Backflow prevention devices, methods, and injection types; (7-1-25) (2) The mitigation of potential risks associated with chemigation; (7-1-25) (3) Pesticide label requirements for chemigation; (7-1-25) (4) Identification of approved chemigation equipment; or (7-1-25) ii. Pass the Chemigation examination with a minimum score of seventy percent (70%). Examination scores are valid for twelve (12) months after the date of the examination. The examination must follow the procedures outlined in Subsection 100.03; or (7-1-25) iii. Verify compliance through another Department approved method. (7-1-25) 03. License Periods. The certification period and licensing term for chemigation applicators will be a five (5) year period. The five-year recertification period will begin on the next April 1 following the date the license is initially obtained and will expire on March 31 of the fifth year. To recertify and renew a licensing term, chemigation applicators must complete recertification outlined in the competency requirements of this section. (7-1-26) 152. – 199. (RESERVED)