Section 355IAC4-7-1. Definitions

   The following definitions apply throughout this rule:

(1) "Categories" means the commercial applicator certification categories established in 355 IAC 4-1-3.

(2) "CCH" means a continuing certification hour for commercial applicators or registered technicians. One (1) CCH is equivalent to one (1) hour of pesticide-related instruction or training that has been evaluated and approved by the state chemist.

(3) "Certification" means the status achieved by an individual who has demonstrated minimal competency to use pesticides, as established in 355 IAC 4-0.5-1.5.

(4) "In-house training" means training or instruction that is designed specifically for a company's own employees.

(5) "PARP" means a private applicator recertification program of pesticide related instruction or training that has been evaluated and approved by the state chemist.

(6) "Person" means any:

(A) individual;

(B) partnership;

(C) association;

(D) fiduciary;

(E) corporation; or

(F) organized group of persons whether incorporated or not.

(7) "State chemist" means the Indiana state chemist or the state chemist's authorized agent.

(8) "Technician registration" means the status achieved by an individual who has demonstrated minimal competency to use pesticides under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, as established in 355 IAC 4-2-8.

(State Chemist of the State of Indiana; 355 IAC 4-7-1; filed May 12, 2009, 11:20 a.m.: 20090610-IR-355090063FRA; readopted filed Sep 25, 2013, 11:08 a.m.: 20131023-IR-355130361RFA)