Monday, July 19, 2010

FEE Increase for NC Pesticide License and Exam- Effective August 1

**FEE INCREASES*

With the signing of the 2010-2011 State Budget by Governor Beverly Perdue on June 30 2010, the General Assembly has mandated fees for administered examinations and an increase in licensing fees in accordance to General Statutes 143-448, 143-452, and 143-455 of the NC Pesticide Law of 1971. The fees below went into effect July 14th 2010.

EXAMINATION FEES:
(Applies to all Testers, regardless of license type)

Core, Dealer, Worker Protection Designated Trainer, Aerial, and Consultant...$50.00

Ornamental and Turf, Right of Way, Forestry, Public Health,
Ag Pest Animal, Pet Grooming, Poultry, Ag Pest Plant, Seed Treatment,
Demonstration and Research, Wood Treatment, Regulatory, and Aquatic..........$20.00

Private......................................................................$10.00

LICENSE FEES:

(026) Ground, (027, 028, 029) Aerial, (030) Consultant, (033) Public Utility,
and (037) Dealer................................$75.00

(038) Private Applicator........................$10.00

(031, 032) Public...............................No Charge

Aircraft Inspections............................$25.00


Questions? Contact:
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division
1090 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1090
919-733-3556


For more information contact your local Cooperative Extension Center and ask for the Commercial Horticulture Agent.