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

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

Yes, they would be covered under the same financial responsibility proof as the applicators.

38. Does a mixer/loader/handler need to show proof of financial responsibility?

Yes, they would be covered under the same financial responsibility proof as the applicators.

No

No, as long as they are not directly handling the RUP.

39. Does a mixer/loader/handler need a pesticide license if they are loading from a "closed system"? In this case the loader is hooking one end of a hose to a closed system and the other end of the hose to the aircraft.

No, as long as they are not directly handling the RUP.

No