§ 12203 Pesticide Applicator Licensing Examination

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says people who want a pesticide license must take a test about pesticide rules and can choose which type of license they want.

Key Takeaways

•You have to pass a test on pesticide laws before getting a license.
•You can choose one or more license categories set by the director.
•The director decides what license categories are available.

Example

A farmer wants to spray herbicides on his crops and needs a pesticide license.

He must study the pesticide laws, take the required exam, and then pick the license category (like commercial or residential) that fits his work.

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§ 12203 Pesticide Applicator Licensing Examination

Applicants shall be examined on the requirements of laws and regulations concerning pesticide use and shall elect to be examined for licensing in one or more of the categories established by the director. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 60, Sec. 13. (AB 203) Effective June 30, 2022.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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pesticide use licensing categories director

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 12203.

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