Certification Allowances and Effective Date of New Categories

PURPOSE: This rule details the certification allowances and effective date of new categories in Chapter 25. (1) Any certified applicator with a valid license and certification as of December 31, 2024, may continue to renew their license, if applicable, and operate pursuant to their license and certification allowances until such time that their certification expires, except that only licensed noncertified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicators can use or determine the need for the use of RUPs under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Upon expiration of their certification held on December 31, 2024, the certified applicator will be required to obtain the appropriate license and certification required by the Missouri Pesticide Use Act. AUTHORITY: section 281.025, RSMo Supp. 2024.* Original rule filed May 15, 2024, effective Jan. 1, 2025. *Original authority: 281.025, RSMo 1974, amended 1977, 1988, 1993, 1995, 2021.