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This bill modifies existing pesticide control laws to clarify exemptions and requirements for certain individuals and groups. Specifically, it mandates that volunteers working with state agencies, municipal corporations, or other governmental bodies must be certified as commercial applicators or registered technicians, with their certification only valid when they are applying or overseeing the use of pesticides for those agencies. Additionally, the bill exempts unpaid volunteers from applicator certification requirements if they are authorized by a state agency to use non-restricted herbicides solely for controlling invasive plants or noxious weeds on state-owned properties, provided they receive proper instruction from a certified commercial applicator on safe usage and environmental protection.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB163