3.2-3602.1 - Board authorized to adopt regulations for the application of regulated products to nonagricultural property; civil penalty.
§ 3.2-3602.1. Board authorized to adopt regulations for the application ofregulated products to nonagricultural property; civil penalty.
A. The Board shall adopt regulations to certify the competence ofcontractor-applicators and licensees who apply any regulated product tononagricultural lands. The regulations shall establish (i) trainingrequirements and (ii) proper nutrient management practices in accordance with§ 10.1-104.2, and including soil analysis techniques, equipment calibration,and the timing of the application.
B. The Board may impose a civil penalty of up to $250 on anycontractor-applicator or licensee who fails to comply with the regulations.The amount of the civil penalty shall be paid into the special fundestablished in § 3.2-3617.
C. The Board shall form a technical advisory committee of stakeholders. TheBoard shall consult with the technical advisory committee of stakeholders andthe Department of Conservation and Recreation in the development of theregulations.
D. Contractor-applicators and licensees who apply any regulated product tononagricultural lands shall comply with the regulations within 12 months ofthe effective date of the regulations.
(2008, c. 686, § 3.1-106.4:2.)