Contents of Records Maintained by Pesticide Dealers

PURPOSE: This rule outlines the contents of records to be maintained by pesticide dealers. (1) Pesticide dealers must keep records relating to the sale or distribution of restricted use pesticides. All required information must be recorded within three (3) business days of the sale or distribution and kept for three (3) years. (2) These records must be available for inspection by the director at reasonable times during regular business hours. Upon written request, the director shall be furnished a copy of records within ten (10) days of receipt of the request. (3) Records shall contain the following information: (A) Pesticide dealer’s name and license number; (B) The trade name, United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration number, the applicable state special local need (SLN) registration number(s), the amount of each restricted use pesticide made available at each transaction, and the date of the transaction; and (C) Information related to the individual receiving the restricted use pesticide. This shall include— 1. The name, address, license number, certification category(ies), and license expiration date of the certified applicator to whom the restricted use pesticide was made available; or 2. The name, address, license number, and license expiration date of the pesticide dealer to whom the restricted use pesticide was made available; and 3. The state, tribe, or federal agency that issued the certification or dealer license if not issued by the director; and 4. If applicable, the name, address, and verified relationship of the noncertified, designated representative to whom the restricted use pesticide was made available. The relationship between the certified applicator or pesticide dealer and noncertified, designated representative may be verified through one (1) of the following: A. Actually seeing the certified applicator’s or pesticide dealer’s original license and an original identification document of the noncertified designated representative; or B. Actually seeing a photocopy of the certified applicator’s or pesticide dealer’s license and a signed statement from the certified applicator authorizing the noncertified designated representative to take possession of the restricted use pesticide. AUTHORITY: section 281.050, RSMo Supp. 2024.* Original rule filed May 12, 1976, effective Oct. 21, 1976. Amended: Filed Sept. 6, 1977, effective Dec. 11, 1977. Amended: Filed Aug. 14, 1989, effective Jan. 1, 1990. Amended: Filed May 15, 2024, effective Jan. 1, 2025. *Original authority: 281.050, RSMo 1974, amended 1977, 1988, 2019, 2021.