Senate Bill 1332 - Summary

• Amends Idaho Code Section 22-3404 regarding pesticide and chemigation applicator licensing requirements for professional and private applicators.

• Clarifies exemptions from licensing requirements for persons applying pesticides through methods other than irrigation systems, including those using hand-powered equipment who employ two or fewer employees.

• Adds exemption allowing professional applicators who do not apply pesticides to receive an exemption from proof of financial responsibility requirements upon submitting a completed department form.

• Makes technical corrections to language regarding University of Idaho research personnel and extension research personnel applying pesticides to experimental plots.

• Maintains existing licensing requirements including applicant age minimum of 18 years, department examination, and financial responsibility proof for professional applicators.