NYS PCO NYS PCO Laws and Regulations

Question 1

Which New York State agency is responsible for licensing and regulating pest control operators?

Accepted Answer

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

Answer

The NYS DEC administers the pesticide certification and business registration program under Environmental Conservation Law Article 33.

Question 2

Under NYS law, a Pesticide Business Registration must be renewed every:

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

NYS pesticide business registrations are renewed on a 3-year cycle with the DEC.

Question 3

Which NYS law requires that schools be notified prior to pesticide applications on school property?

Accepted Answer

The School Pesticide Notification Law (ECL §33-0101)

Answer

New York's School Pesticide Notification Law requires prior notice to parents and staff before pesticide applications in and around school buildings.

Question 4

A certified pesticide applicator in NY who supervises commercial applications must hold certification in the appropriate:

Accepted Answer

Category and subcategory (e.g., 7A for structural pest control)

Answer

NY certified applicators must hold the specific category and subcategory matching the pest and site type; structural PCO work falls under Category 7A.

Question 5

What is the maximum civil penalty per violation for an unlicensed person performing commercial pesticide applications in New York?

Accepted Answer

$5,000 per violation

Answer

NYS DEC can impose civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation for unlicensed pesticide application under Environmental Conservation Law.

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NYS PCO NYS PCO Laws and Regulations