(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no individual may perform services as a pest control consultant without obtaining a license from the director. The license shall expire annually on a date set by rule by the director. Application for a license shall be on a form prescribed by the director and shall be accompanied by a fee of forty-five dollars.

     (2) The following are exempt from the licensing requirements of subsection (1) of this section when acting within the authorities of their existing licenses issued under chapter 17.21 RCW: Licensed commercial pesticide applicators and operators; licensed private-commercial applicators; and licensed demonstration and research applicators. The following are also exempt from the licensing requirements of subsection (1) of this section: Employees of federal, state, county, or municipal agencies when acting in their official governmental capacities; and pesticide dealer managers and employees working under the direct supervision of the pesticide dealer manager and only at a licensed pesticide dealer's outlet.

[2003 c 212 § 4; 2000 c 96 § 9; 1997 c 242 § 6; 1992 c 170 § 3. Prior: 1991 c 264 § 4; 1991 c 109 § 39; 1989 c 380 § 16; 1983 c 95 § 5; 1971 ex.s. c 190 § 21.]

NOTES:

     Effective date -- 1997 c 242: See note following RCW 15.58.070.