NYS PCO NYS PCO Laws and Regulations 3

Question 1

Which federal agency holds authority over pesticide product registration in the United States, including products used by NY PCOs?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Question 2

Under NYS law, who may legally purchase and use Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs)?

Accepted Answer

Only certified applicators or persons directly supervised by a certified applicator

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Any licensed business owner

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Any adult over 18 years of age

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Anyone with a valid pesticide dealer license

Question 3

A NY pesticide dealer must obtain a dealer registration from the NYS DEC if they sell:

Accepted Answer

Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs)

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General use pesticides only

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Any cleaning product containing disinfectants

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Fertilizers with no pesticide content

Question 4

NYS requires recertification credits (continuing education) for certified applicators on a cycle of every:

Accepted Answer

3 years

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5 years

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1 year

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2 years

Question 5

Under FIFRA, applying a pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its label is:

Accepted Answer

A federal violation subject to civil and criminal penalties

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Only a state violation in New York

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Permissible if the applicator believes it is safer

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Allowed if the application rate is lower than labeled

Question 6

The NYS DEC may suspend or revoke a pesticide applicator's certification for all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Applying pesticides to a site not covered by the label while using proper PPE

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Fraud in obtaining the certification

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Repeated violations of ECL Article 33

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Willful disregard for label directions