MO SB888

Increases minimum surety bond or liability insurance requirement from $25,000 to $50,000 per occurrence for certified commercial pesticide applicators.

Eliminates requirement for applicants to furnish evidence of financial responsibility upon license renewal unless specifically requested by the director.

Requires annual renewal of surety bonds or liability insurance to be maintained at the business location where the applicator is licensed, with certificates available for inspection during business hours or within ten working days upon written request.

Mandates that surety or insurer notify the director within twenty days prior to any cancellation or reduction of bond or insurance coverage.

Specifies that bonds or insurance policies do not need to cover damages or injury to crops, plants, or land being worked upon by the applicator.