Pesticide Dealers and Dealer Managers

Licensing and Certification

The Pesticide Dealer License is required for dealers that sell and/or distribute restricted use pesticides (RUPs) into or within Pennsylvania. Businesses within Pennsylvania will need a license for each location that a dealer sells or distributes RUPs from. To obtain the pesticide dealer license, a dealer must employ at least one certified Dealer Manager, and submit an application with the $10 fee. Once the license is obtained, there is also a $10 annual fee. Dealers will receive the application forms via mail subsequent to their employee successfully passing the pesticide dealer manager exam.

In order to become a certified dealer manager, one must pass the pesticide dealer manager exam, which assesses knowledge in areas such as the requirements for selling RUPs, formulations, labels, toxicity and health, personal protective equipment, storage/security, container/containment regulations, transportation, and emergencies. Passing the exam will verify that an individual has a comprehensive understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding the sale of RUPs.

The dealer manager exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, and in order to pass, a minimum score of 70% or 35 out of 50 is required. The fee to take this exam is $50. Once the exam has been successfully completed, there is an annual renewal fee of $15.

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Pesticide Dealer Requirements

Besides the license and certification, there are several other requirements that dealers must comply with in order to document that RUPs are only being distributed to appropriate customers; these include verifying the certification of customers, and keeping records showing RUPs are only sold to certified applicators.

Customers purchasing RUPs must provide the dealer with their pesticide license, and a government-issued photo ID (such as a driver license, valid passport, military identification card or an immigration card). In lieu of a photo ID, the customer may also present two nonphoto identification documents, one of which must be a United States Government issued document bearing the person’s signature, such as a Social Security card. The other nonphoto identification documents must identify the holder by name and address. An applicator with certification from another state may purchase RUPs in PA, provided that the certification is confirmed to be active; the applicator cannot apply the product within the state without a PA license, however. If a customer is unable to provide proof of appropriate certification, they cannot purchase RUPs

For each sale of a RUP, a Pesticide Dealer must record the following:

1. The name and address of the customer and his applicator’s certificate number or business or dealer’s license number. 
2. The brand name of the restricted use pesticide. 
3. The EPA registration number of the restricted use pesticide. 
4. The amount of the restricted use pesticide. 
5. The date of the distribution. 
6. Signature and identification information of the individual accepting delivery.
   

The Pesticide Dealer must create this record within 24 hours of the sale and keep the record for 3 years. Many Pesticide Dealers chose to record this required information on their sales invoices. Others choose to record this information separately. PDA has no preference as to how the information is captured, so long as it is available for inspection. 

FAQ

• Question: My business is not located in Pennsylvania. Do I need a PA Pesticide Dealer License?
  
• Answer: Yes, It is mandatory for any manufacturer, registrant, or distributor involved in the sale or distribution of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) into or within Pennsylvania to possess a valid pesticide dealer license. This regulation is applicable to individuals or entities engaged in selling to both applicators and other distributors.

• Question: I currently possess a pesticide dealer manager license and I am responsible for managing two distinct locations. Can I utilize my license for both locations?
• Answer: In order to operate under two different pesticide dealer licenses, you will need to obtain a second dealer manager license number specifically assigned to that second location.
  
  

• Question: I operate a custom application business; I charge my customers for the RUPs that I apply for them. Do I need a pesticide dealer license?
• Answer: No, you do not need a pesticide dealer license if you are a licensed applicator and all of the RUPs you sell you also apply.
  
  

• Question: When do dealer licenses and dealer manager licenses expire? 
• Answer: Both the dealer licenses and dealer manager licenses expire on December 31st each year. Renewal forms are sent out in mid-October annually, and starting October 1st, licenses can be conveniently renewed online through your PaPlants account.