SB1304 Summary

• Amends Arizona pest management licensing laws to require the Department of Agriculture to maintain a publicly posted list of persons who engaged in unlicensed pest management activities, with removal available within 10 business days after the person obtains a license and requests removal.

• Establishes unlicensed pest management activities as a class 2 misdemeanor, including engaging in pest management without a business license or falsely advertising oneself as licensed.

• Elevates violations of unlicensed pest management to a class 6 felony when committed with reckless disregard for public health, safety, or property.

• Adds authority for the director to educate the public regarding pest management licensing, certification, and registration requirements.

• Makes technical corrections to statutory language regarding pesticide use, storage, and application requirements.