CALIFORNIA QAL LAWS REGS 2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Pesticide Safety Information Series
(PSIS) Leafets - ✔✔written by DPR to provide general
information about pesticide use including frst
aid, closed systems, respiratory protection, and
pesticide storage and disposal
✔✔Suspension or Revocation of Restricted Material Permit - ✔✔-Failure to prepare
pesticide use records and
keep these on fle for two years, or failure to
report pesticide use;
-Preparing false or fraudulent records or
reports; and
-Refusing to allow the CAC or DPR staff to enter
and inspect a treatment site or storage facility,
inspect application equipment, or the pesticide
product or products being used
✔✔Renewal Applicants must: - ✔✔-The renewal application and appropriate fee;
-Proof of completed continuing education
(CE) hours; and
-Any other required information and
documentation before December 31 of the year
that the certifcate or license expires.
✔✔Registration with the County Agricultural
Commissioner (CAC) - ✔✔Some pest control certifcates and licenses require
holders to register annually with the CAC before
performing any pesticide use or pest control work
in that county
, ✔✔QAL - ✔✔-Intend to use or supervise the use of restricted
use pesticides/restricted materials
-Will be the qualifed person who is responsible
for supervising the pest control operations of a
licensed Pest Control Business.
✔✔Pest Control Business (PCB) - ✔✔-must be licensed by DPR, structural Op License
is exempt
-Each branch must have
a qualifed applicator responsible for the pest
control operations of the branch
-possess a valid QAL in
pest control categories covering the pest control
work to be conducted by the business
-Each QAL can only supervise 1 branch
✔✔County Registration - ✔✔Before advertising, soliciting work, or conducting
pest control for hire in a county, the business
must register with the CAC.
✔✔Applicator Responsibilities - ✔✔-Use only pest control equipment that is in good
working order and safe to operate;
• Perform all pest control in a careful and
effective manner;
• Use only methods and equipment suitable to
ensure proper application of pesticides;
• Perform all pest control under climatic
conditions
• Exercise reasonable precautions
• Have a copy of the registered pesticide labeling
• Measure or weigh concentrated pesticides
accurately
• Maintain a uniform mixture, at all times, in
both application and service rigs;
• Clean pest control equipment thoroughly,
• Avoid contamination of water
✔✔Posting Warning Signs - ✔✔If warning signs are required to be posted
around a feld, the operator of the property is
generally responsible for posting warning signs
✔✔Age Requirements for pesticide handling - ✔✔All handler must be 18 or older
✔✔Protect people, animals, and property - ✔✔Do not use pesticides if there is a chance
to:
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Pesticide Safety Information Series
(PSIS) Leafets - ✔✔written by DPR to provide general
information about pesticide use including frst
aid, closed systems, respiratory protection, and
pesticide storage and disposal
✔✔Suspension or Revocation of Restricted Material Permit - ✔✔-Failure to prepare
pesticide use records and
keep these on fle for two years, or failure to
report pesticide use;
-Preparing false or fraudulent records or
reports; and
-Refusing to allow the CAC or DPR staff to enter
and inspect a treatment site or storage facility,
inspect application equipment, or the pesticide
product or products being used
✔✔Renewal Applicants must: - ✔✔-The renewal application and appropriate fee;
-Proof of completed continuing education
(CE) hours; and
-Any other required information and
documentation before December 31 of the year
that the certifcate or license expires.
✔✔Registration with the County Agricultural
Commissioner (CAC) - ✔✔Some pest control certifcates and licenses require
holders to register annually with the CAC before
performing any pesticide use or pest control work
in that county
, ✔✔QAL - ✔✔-Intend to use or supervise the use of restricted
use pesticides/restricted materials
-Will be the qualifed person who is responsible
for supervising the pest control operations of a
licensed Pest Control Business.
✔✔Pest Control Business (PCB) - ✔✔-must be licensed by DPR, structural Op License
is exempt
-Each branch must have
a qualifed applicator responsible for the pest
control operations of the branch
-possess a valid QAL in
pest control categories covering the pest control
work to be conducted by the business
-Each QAL can only supervise 1 branch
✔✔County Registration - ✔✔Before advertising, soliciting work, or conducting
pest control for hire in a county, the business
must register with the CAC.
✔✔Applicator Responsibilities - ✔✔-Use only pest control equipment that is in good
working order and safe to operate;
• Perform all pest control in a careful and
effective manner;
• Use only methods and equipment suitable to
ensure proper application of pesticides;
• Perform all pest control under climatic
conditions
• Exercise reasonable precautions
• Have a copy of the registered pesticide labeling
• Measure or weigh concentrated pesticides
accurately
• Maintain a uniform mixture, at all times, in
both application and service rigs;
• Clean pest control equipment thoroughly,
• Avoid contamination of water
✔✔Posting Warning Signs - ✔✔If warning signs are required to be posted
around a feld, the operator of the property is
generally responsible for posting warning signs
✔✔Age Requirements for pesticide handling - ✔✔All handler must be 18 or older
✔✔Protect people, animals, and property - ✔✔Do not use pesticides if there is a chance
to:
