SB0783: SAFETY-TECH

Legislative Summary

Amends the Illinois Pesticide Act. Makes changes to provisions regarding the costs of product registration fees, business registration fees, multi-year commercial applicator license fees, private pesticide applicator license fees, multi-year commercial not-for-hire pesticide applicator license fees, multi-year commercial operator license fees, multi-year commercial not-for-hire-pesticide operator license fees, pesticide dealer registration fees for multi-year registration periods, and certain duplicate license fees. Makes changes to provisions regarding the length of validity of certification as a private pesticide applicator. Provides that, subject to appropriation, sufficient available education courses, and successful procurement and implementation of any requisite tracking software, certified applicators, licensed operators, or registered pesticide dealers may elect to take education courses or an examination to meet the requirements for the renewal of certifications, licenses, permits, or registrations under the Act. Allows the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules. Defines terms.