Citing Structural Pest Control Applicators

This letter is to clarify the issue of whether county agricultural commissioners can levy a civil penalty against a structural pest control applicator.

Structural pest control applicators are licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board, and as licensees, can have a civil penalty levied against them by county agricultural commissioners, according to the Business and Professions Code.

The attached information explains the issue.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kathleen Boyle, of my staff, at (916) 445-3909.

Sincerely,

Original signature by:

Scott T. Paulsen

Chief, Enforcement Branch

916-324-4100

Enclosures

Enclosure, PDF

CC:

Ms. Kathy Boyle (w/Enclosure)

Ms. Kelli Okuma, Registrar, Structural Pest Control Board (w/Enclosure)

Mr. Daniel J. Merkley, Agricultural Commissioner Liaison (w/Enclosure)