License Application And Fees

(1) Unless exempted under the Act, an aerial application license is required for each pilot of each aircraft used in the application of a pesticide. Aerial application licenses are issued only to individuals and not formalized business entities. (2) Application for an aerial application license shall be made on forms provided by the department, which shall be completed in full and may include: (a) Name and date of birth of the applicant; (b) Contact information for applicant, to include employer’s name, telephone number, email address, and address of the principal place of business; (c) Address of charter holder’s office where licensee will be employed (applicable for those making custom applications of pesticide); AERIAL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES CHAPTER 0080-09-06 (d) Proof of Federal Aviation Authority pilot’s license required under the Act; (e) Proof of current pesticide certification in the applicable category of service; (f) Proof of insurance required under the Act; and, (g) Other information as required by the department. (3) Licensees shall notify the department of any changes to the information or contents of an application within 30 days after the change takes place. (4) The fee for an aerial application license is a Tier 5 annual fee under T.C.A. § 43-1-703(f). The fee for an aerial decal is a Tier 4 annual fee. Aerial application license and decal fees are not prorated. (5) All aerial application licenses and decals expire on June 30 following their issuance. Applicants for renewal shall submit the appropriate fees and required application materials to the department on or before July 1 of the year in which the license expires. (a) If an applicant for renewal fails to pay required fees or to provide required application materials on or before July 16 following expiration of the license, the applicant shall also be required to pay a late charge assessed under T.C.A. § 43-1-703 prior to renewal of the applicant’s license. (b) Lapse of insurance or certification at any time shall result in immediate expiration of the license. The licensee shall be afforded a grace period of 30 days to submit proof of valid insurance to the department without accrual of charges to reinstate the license. Following the grace period, the firm shall be required to obtain a new aerial application license and pay all associated fees in order to operate as an aerial applicator. (6) The department may deny any application for a license that is not completed in accordance with this rule.