| Description | A regulation that requires any person who uses or supervises the use of (1) restricted use pesticides as a private applicator, (2) general or restricted use pesticides as a commercial applicator or registered technician or (3) general or restricted use pesticides as a commercial applicator not-for-hire to participate in approved training, pass an approved written examination and be certified as a pesticide applicator by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This regulation also establishes several subcategories for commercial applicators. |
| State Authority | Section 3.2-3906 of the Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Meetings | See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Nicole Wilkins / Program Manager, Office of Pesticide Services |
| Address: |
P.O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Nicole.Wilkins@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)371-6559 FAX: (804)371-2283 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Commercial Applicator Certification Category for Public Health Pest Control | NOIRA | Stage complete. Comment period ended 07/01/2026. |
| Conformance with EPA pesticide applicator standards | Proposed | Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/11/2026. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fee amendments | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/17/2022. |
| Amendments to reflect current program practices. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/22/2016. |
| Amendment to remove requirement of concurrent certification in the agricultural plant pest control c | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/12/2013. |
Transfers 2VAC20-51 from the Pesticide Control Board to the Board of Ag and Consumer Services
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/10/2012. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |