Source: L. 2006: Entire section added, p. 1263, � 8, effective July 1.
Editor's note: Subsection (2) provided for the repeal of this section, effective January 1, 2007. (See L. 2006, p. 1263.)
35-10-115. Qualified supervisor, certified operator, and private applicator licenses - examination - application - fees. (1) Each applicant for a qualified supervisor, certified operator, or private applicator license shall:
(a) Pass a written examination in each class or subclass of pesticide application, or device use, in which the applicant wishes to be licensed;
(b) Possess the degree of experience and any other qualifications which may be required by the commissioner for licensure under this section; and
(c) If the applicant wishes to be licensed to engage in aerial application of pesticides, possess a certificate issued by the federal aviation administration as specified in license qualifications adopted by the commissioner.
(2) Each applicant for licensure under this section shall submit an application providing all information in the form and manner the commissioner shall designate, including, but not limited to, verification that such applicant has complied with subsection (1) of this section.
(3) Each licensee shall report to the commissioner, in the form and manner the commissioner designates, any change to the information provided in the licensee's application or in any such reports previously submitted within fifteen days after the change.
(4) Each applicant for a license issued under this section shall pay a license fee in an amount determined by the commissioner, after review by the advisory committee created in section 35-10-125.
(5) The commissioner shall issue licenses to qualified private applicators on and after January 1, 2007. A license issued in Colorado by the United States environmental protection agency, issued to a private applicator before January 1, 2007, shall remain valid for purposes of this article through the expiration date of such license.
Source: L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1582, � 1, effective May 31. L. 2006: (1)(a) amended, p. 293, � 5, effective July 1; IP(1) amended and (5) added, p. 1263, � 9, effective January 1, 2007. L. 2025: (1)(a), (1)(c), and (3) amended, (HB 25-1084), ch. 24, p. 104, � 45, effective August 6.
35-10-116. Qualified supervisor and certified operator licenses - expiration - renewal of licenses - reinstatement. (1) Licenses issued pursuant to section 35-10-115 shall be valid for a period determined by the commissioner, but the duration of such license shall not exceed three years.
(2) A licensee licensed pursuant to section 35-10-115 may apply to renew a license without further examination if the licensee has completed, within the previous three years, the competency requirements established by the commissioner.
(3) A licensee shall submit a renewal application in the form and manner designated by the commissioner on or before the termination date of such license and shall pay a renewal fee in an amount determined by the commissioner.
(4) If the application for renewal of any license issued pursuant to section 35-10-115 is not postmarked on or before the expiration date of the license, a penalty fee of ten percent of the renewal fee shall be assessed and added to the renewal fee. No license shall be renewed until the total renewal fee is paid.
(5) If the application and fee for renewal of any license issued pursuant to section 35-10-115 are not received on or before the thirtieth day following the expiration date of the license, the license shall not be renewed and the licensee shall apply for a new license.
(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5) of this section, any license issued pursuant to this section that is not renewed on or before the expiration date of the license may be reinstated within one hundred eighty days after the expiration date upon:
(a) Application and payment of a reinstatement fee as determined by the commissioner; and
(b) Proof that all renewal requirements have been satisfied as of the expiration date of the license.
(7) Licenses not reinstated within one hundred eighty days after the expiration date shall not be reinstated. The former holder of such a license who wishes to be licensed shall apply for a new license.
Source: L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 1583, � 1, effective May 31. L. 2006: (1) amended and (6) and (7) added, p. 293, � 6, effective July 1. L. 2015: (5) amended, (SB 15-119), ch. 201, p. 694, � 5, effective May 19. L. 2025: (2) amended, (HB 25-1084), ch. 24, p. 104, � 46, effective August 6.