California · Food and Agricultural Code - FAC

FAC §12201.1: It is unlawful for any person to act in a supervisory capacity or position for a pest control business, except a business licensed only in the maintenance gardener category pursuant to Section 11705,

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person cannot supervise a pest control business unless they hold a qualified applicator license, with an exception for maintenance gardener category businesses.

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It is unlawful for any person to act in a supervisory capacity or position for a pest control business, except a business licensed only in the maintenance gardener category pursuant to Section 11705, unless the person has a qualified applicator license.

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