Chemigator Licensing

01. Chemigator License Required. Anyone wishing to chemigate shall apply for a license to perform chemigation per the process outlined in this section. Additional category certifications may be required. (7-1-25) 02. Applying for a Chemigator License. Prior to chemigating a person must: (7-1-25) a. Submit an application prescribed by the Department with applicable fees, and (7-1-25) b. Demonstrate competency through one of the following methods: (7-1-25) i. Complete a Department approved chemigation training within twelve (12) months of submitting the application. Chemigation trainings for licensure must be a minimum of one (1) hour and at a minimum address the following content: (7-1-25) (1) Backflow prevention devices, methods, and injection types; (7-1-25) (2) The mitigation of potential risks associated with chemigation; (7-1-25) (3) Pesticide label requirements for chemigation; (7-1-25) (4) Identification of approved chemigation equipment; or (7-1-25) ii. Pass the Chemigation examination with a minimum score of seventy percent (70%). Examination scores are valid for twelve (12) months after the date of the examination. The examination must follow the procedures outlined in Subsection 100.03; or (7-1-25) iii. Verify compliance through another Department approved method. (7-1-25) 03. License Periods. The licensing period will begin at license issuance and end upon license expiration. License periods will follow the schedule outlined in Subsection 150.03.a. of this rule. Any person with less than thirteen (13) months in the initial licensing period is not required to test or attend chemigation training for the initial period. (7-1-25)