Section 285.636.9. Examination requirements for registration.

(1) Examination of registered commercial applicators shall be by either of the following methods:

(a)   Written examination administered by  the   director  or  his  or   her representative. A score of 70% is required for passing.

(b)    At the discretion of the director, an oral fact-finding   interview  may be administered when a person is unable to demonstrate competency by  written examination. The person will be limited to a specific general-use pesticide and a specific application technique. The person shall be directly supervised by a certified applicator at all times.

(2)   Private registered applicator examinations may include  1  of   the following:

(a)  ) Self-study and examination administered by the director    or   his   or her designee. A score of 70% is required for passing.

(b)   Classroom training and examination administered by the director or his or her designee. A score of 70% is required for passing.

(c)    An oral  fact-finding interview  administered by  an  authorized representative of the director when a person is unable to demonstrate competence by examination or classroom training.

History: 1979 AC; 1991 AACS.