CA AB2477

Creates a 60-day provisional supervision period starting January 1, 2028, allowing unlicensed individuals who have applied for a Branch 2 or Branch 3 structural pest control applicator license to apply pesticides under direct supervision of a licensed operator or field representative

Requires completion of at least 80 hours of documented, in-person training under direct supervision before an individual may work during the provisional period

Mandates supervising licensees maintain documentation of completed training and proof of applicator license application submission

Provisional period terminates upon license issuance, application denial, or expiration of 60 days, whichever occurs first, and may only be used once per applicator license application

Titled the "Small Pest Control Business Relief Act," addressing workforce delays caused by examination scheduling, application processing, and fingerprint clearance requirements that prevent new hires from legally performing supervised work