415 ILCS 60/11 — what it says, and how the exam tests it

415 ILCS 60/11. (from Ch. 5, par. 811) Sec. 11. Certified pesticide applicators and private applicators. No person shall use or supervise the use of pesticides classified for restricted use without a license issued by the Director. Persons licensed or desiring to be licensed as certified pesticide applicators shall comply with the certification requirements as set forth in Section 9 of this Act in order to protect public health and the environment, including injury to the applicator or other persons using these pesticides. An applicant for certification as a private pesticide applicator shall meet qualification requirements prescribed by regulation. Certification shall be valid for the calendar year in which the certification is issued plus 2 additional calendar years, expiring on December 31st. The application for certification shall be made in writing to the Director, on forms available from the Director. For the years 2024 through 2025, the private pesticide applicator license fee shall be $60. For the year 2026 and for each year thereafter, the private pesticide applicator license fee shall be $90. A private pesticide applicator shall be assessed a fee of $5 for a duplicate license or license transfer. Such application shall include: A. The full name of the applicant. B. The mailing address of the applicant. C. The documents required as evidence of competence and knowledge regarding the use of pesticides. The Director shall develop regulatory standards to ensure that certified private pesticide applicators continue to meet the requirements of a changing technology and assure a continued level of competence and ability. (Source: P.A. 103-441, eff. 1-1-24; 104-363, eff. 1-1-26.)