CA AB3321

Eliminates journeyman and apprentice status designations for unmanned pest control aircraft pilot's certificates and replaces them with a single "unmanned aircraft operator" status.

Requires unmanned aircraft operator certificate applicants to hold Federal Aviation Administration certification for both agricultural and commercial operations and to pass an examination demonstrating ability to safely conduct pest control operations.

Allows journeyman's certificates to be issued to applicants who performed more than 50 hours of nonfixed-wing aircraft operations in pest control activities in a different state within the previous two calendar years after passing an examination, without requiring one year of apprenticeship service in California.

Maintains vector control technician as a separate status for unmanned pest control aircraft pilot's certificates, requiring certification from the State Department of Public Health in mosquito control.

Declares no state reimbursement is required for this act as any local costs result from changes to crime definitions under Government Code Section 17556.