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NYS PCO Laws and Regulations Flashcards

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

    Answer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

    The U.S. EPA registers all pesticide products under FIFRA and sets national standards that state programs like NY's must meet or exceed.

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

    Answer: Only certified applicators or persons directly supervised by a certified applicator

    RUPs may only be purchased and applied by certified applicators or individuals working under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.

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

    Answer: Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs)

    Pesticide dealers selling Restricted Use Pesticides must be registered with the NYS DEC and maintain sales records for RUP transactions.

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

    Answer: 3 years

    NYS DEC requires certified commercial applicators to complete the required recertification credits during each 3-year certification period.

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

    Answer: A federal violation subject to civil and criminal penalties

    FIFRA Section 12 makes it unlawful to use any pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling, regardless of intent or application rate.

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

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

    Using proper PPE is a safe practice but does not exempt an applicator from label compliance — applying to an unlabeled site remains a violation regardless of PPE use.