If the independent contractor just drives their truck, they do not need a license, but if the independent contractor helps in mixing/loading/handing of RUPs, they need a license. It is the independent contractor’s responsibility to hold the appropriate license.

A private owner operator is hired to provide a truck and driver to pull coop XYZ’s tender trailer. Would they be required to obtain a Commercial license? Is a private license sufficient?

If a private owner operator’s driver just pulls coop XYZ’s tender trailer they do not need a license, but if the private owner operator’s driver helps in mixing/loading/handing of RUPs for hire, they need a commercial license. Private certification is ONLY for those who apply/mix/load/handle RUPs at their farm for the production of farm commodity.

35. Who is responsible for ensuring an “independent contractor” who may be hired to drive truck and help mix/load chemicals if this individual is not an employee of XYZ coop?

If the independent contractor just drives their truck, they do not need a license, but if the independent contractor helps in mixing/loading/handing of RUPs, they need a license. It is the independent contractor’s responsibility to hold the appropriate license.

A private owner operator is hired to provide a truck and driver to pull coop XYZ’s tender trailer. Would they be required to obtain a Commercial license? Is a private license sufficient?

If a private owner operator’s driver just pulls coop XYZ’s tender trailer they do not need a license, but if the private owner operator’s driver helps in mixing/loading/handing of RUPs for hire, they need a commercial license. Private certification is ONLY for those who apply/mix/load/handle RUPs at their farm for the production of farm commodity.

No

No, you do not need a license to handle repacked SEALED RUPs.

37. Do I need a license to handle repacked SEALED restricted use pesticide products?

No, you do not need a license to handle repacked SEALED RUPs.

No

A beginning farmer is defined as a person who:

  • Seeks entry or who entered into farming within the last 10 years.
  • Provides the majority of labor and management on a farm.
  • Has some farming experience and knowledge.
What is the definition of "beginning farmer?"

A beginning farmer is defined as a person who:

  • Seeks entry or who entered into farming within the last 10 years.
  • Provides the majority of labor and management on a farm.
  • Has some farming experience and knowledge.
No

The MDA plans to communicate these changes over the next three-year cycle to regulate clientele using, the MDA webpage, mass mailings, emails, recertification workshops, attending pesticide association meetings.

Are there any accommodations available for these individuals?

While there are no exemptions or special accommodations, the MDA will continue to review each unique scenario presented to us and determine if they need a license or not.

36. What is the expected timeline for compliance with the new RUP regulations, how will the MDA address challenges with seasonal or older drivers?

The MDA plans to communicate these changes over the next three-year cycle to regulate clientele using, the MDA webpage, mass mailings, emails, recertification workshops, attending pesticide association meetings.

Are there any accommodations available for these individuals?

While there are no exemptions or special accommodations, the MDA will continue to review each unique scenario presented to us and determine if they need a license or not.

No
  • Seafood HACCP regulation applies to processors and importers selling fishery products for wholesale (i.e., sales to other businesses or distributors).
  • Any products that are sold wholesale must be processed in accordance with the regulation, provided that the product is in interstate commerce. This is true even if the firm's primary business is retail.

Exemptions - the rule does not apply to:

  • Harvesting or transporting fish or fishery products, without otherwise engaging in processing.
  • Practices such as heading, eviscerating, or freezing intended solely to prepare a fish for holding onboard a harvest vessel.
  • Retail establishment solely selling fishery products to the end consumer. 

 

How do I know if the Seafood HACCP regulation applies to my seafood or fish-containing product?
  • Seafood HACCP regulation applies to processors and importers selling fishery products for wholesale (i.e., sales to other businesses or distributors).
  • Any products that are sold wholesale must be processed in accordance with the regulation, provided that the product is in interstate commerce. This is true even if the firm's primary business is retail.

Exemptions - the rule does not apply to:

  • Harvesting or transporting fish or fishery products, without otherwise engaging in processing.
  • Practices such as heading, eviscerating, or freezing intended solely to prepare a fish for holding onboard a harvest vessel.
  • Retail establishment solely selling fishery products to the end consumer. 

 

No