NAC555.320. Qualifications for examination.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 555.300 and NAC 555.325, an applicant who is applying for an examination as a principal must meet the requirements set forth in NRS 555.300 before being examined and must file proof of meeting the following requirements when submitting an application for a pest control examination:

     (a) Two years of practical experience in the application of pesticide or related pest control in the initial category or categories applied for; or

     (b) Six months of practical experience in the application of pesticide or related pest control in the initial category or categories applied for and proof of not less than 16 college credit hours in biological sciences of which not less than 8 hours must be in subjects directly related to the field of pest control in which the applicant wishes to be licensed.

     2. An applicant who is applying for examination as an operator or agent is not required to have reached the age of majority nor is he or she required to have:

     (a) The practical experience in the application of pesticide required of a principal pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1; or

     (b) The practical experience and education required of a principal pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

     3. As used in this section:

     (a) “Credit hours in biological sciences” includes courses in, but not limited to, biology, botany, entomology, zoology, agronomy, horticulture, biochemistry, nematology, phytopathology and courses similar or similarly derived.

     (b) “Directly related to the field of pest control” courses include economic entomology, phytopathology and similar courses concerning the identification and control of pests through the use of pesticides.

     (c) “Practical experience” means experience that is substantiated by work records, notarized statements verified by work records or any other documentation acceptable to the Department. The term does not include any experience obtained by an applicant while engaged in activity as an agent.

     (d) “Related pest control” experience includes technical field representative work, termite inspection for private or governmental entities or acting as a consultant on the staff of an area or regional consulting firm. Other experience may be evaluated.

     [Dep’t of Agriculture, part No. 55.34, eff. 8-1-74; A 1-17-77]—(NAC A 12-10-92; R033-01, 5-1-2002; R052-06, 6-28-2006)