Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-3-210 - Additional Grounds for Revocation, Suspension, or Denial of a License, Permit, or Certification

A. The Director may deny, or after an opportunity for an administrative hearing, suspend or revoke a license, permit, or certification of any person who:

1. Fails to demonstrate sufficient reliability, expertise, integrity, and competence in engaging in pesticide use, which is considered misuse and is a violation of state laws or regulations relevant to the State certification plan;

2. Submits an inaccurate application for a license, permit, or certification;

3. Has had a similar license, permit, or certification revoked, suspended, or denied in this or any other jurisdiction during the three years before the date of application;

4. Fails to pay fines, penalties and fees;

5. Falsifies records required to be maintained by the certified applicator;

6. Is convicted of a criminal charge under Section 14(b) of FIFRA;

7. Is ordered to pay a civil penalty under Section 14(a) of FIFRA; or

8. Commits a violation of any of the following: A.R.S. §§ Title 3, Chapter 2, Articles 5 and 6 and Chapter 17 or A.A.C. Title 3, Chapter 3, Articles 1-5 and 10 which are relevant to the State certification plan.

B. Upon notice of a denial, the applicant may request, in writing, that the Director provide an administrative hearing under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10 to appeal the denial of the license, permit, or certification.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-3-210

Adopted effective November 20, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). Renumbered from R3-10-210 (Supp. 91-4). Former Section R3-3-210 repealed; new R3-3-210 renumbered from R3-3-211 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 276, effective March 6, 2004 (Supp. 04-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 89, effective 3/4/2024.