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Exams, applications, study guides, fees and expiration dates

Agricultural Basic
Private
Commercial-Master
Commercial-Operator
Firm

AGRICULTURAL BASIC
C e r t i f i c a t i o n
Type of exam	1 written (Core exam)
Where do I get study material?	Core manual: University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals 1-800-287-0279 207-581-3880 UCTV online has programs that can help you prepare. Understanding Pesticides Part II and II
Where do I take my exam?	Any county Cooperative Extension Office by arrangement. Call BPC at 207-287-2731 for information.
Exam fee	None
Certification expiration	3 years (same as license)
Required recertification credits	3 over the 3 year certification period
L i c e n s i n g
License fee	$15
License expiration	3 years (expiring 10/31 of the third year)

PRIVATE
C e r t i f i c a t i o n
Type of exams	2 written (Core and Primary Commodity exams)
Where do I get study materials?	Core and Commodity manuals: University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals 1-800-287-0279 207-581-3880 UCTV online has programs that can help you prepare. Understanding Pesticides Part II and II
Where do I take my exams?	Any county Cooperative Extension Office by arrangement. Call BPC at 207-287-2731 for information.
Exam fees	None
Exam pass policy	Examinees must pass both the core and commodity exam within one year. If an applicant only passes one of the required exams within one year, the examinee must retake and successfully complete all exams, even those previously passed, before qualifying for certification.
Certification expiration	3 years (same as license)
Required recertification credits	6 over the 3 year certification period
L i c e n s i n g
License fee	$15
License expiration	3 years (expiring 10/31 of the third year)

COMMERCIAL-MASTER
C e r t i f i c a t i o n
Type of exams	Minimum of 3 written (Core, one or more categories, and regulation exams) plus a Master's Oral exam.
Where do I get my study materials?	Core and Commodity manuals: University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals 1-800-287-0279 or 207-581-3880 Regulations manual: BPC 207-287-2731 Regulations study manual will be mailed once exam application is received. UCTV online has programs that can help you prepare. Understanding Pesticides Part II and II
Where do I take exams?	BPC offices by prefiled exam application (see below) only. 207-287-2731 Get directions to BPC
Exam application	Commercial Applicator Exam Application [PDF] ATTENTION! Commercial Master Examinees: You must complete pages 1 and 2 of the exam application. Remember: You need to take a category exam for each type of application you perform or anticipate performing. Visit commercial applicator license categories. Once your application and fees are received, you will be mailed the Regulations Exam Study Manual and your exam date. This usually takes 3 - 4 weeks except during "peak" examination season, March through May, then it may take up to 8 weeks.
Exam fees	$10 each for the Core and for each category exam. $50 for the regulation and Master's Oral exams.
Exam pass policy	Examinees must pass both the core and at least one category exam within one year. If an applicant only passes one of the required exams within one year, the examinee must retake and successfully complete all exams, even those previously passed, before qualifying for certification.
Rescheduling exams	Exams must reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. If you fail to do so, all exam fees will be forfeited, and you must re-file the complete exam application, pay all appropriate fees and pay an additional $15 reapplication fee. Once your application and fees are received, you will be mailed the Regulations Exam Study Manual and your exam date. This usually takes 3 - 4 weeks except during "peak" examination season, March through May, then it may take up to 8 weeks.
Certification expiration	6 years
Required recertification credits	Commercial Master - 18 hours over the 6 year certification period
L i c e n s i n g
License fee	$70
License expiration	2 years (renewable 12/31)
License application	Commercial Applicator License Application [PDF]

COMMERCIAL-OPERATOR
C e r t i f i c a t i o n
Type of exams	Minimum of 2 written (Core and one or more category exams)
Where do I get study materials?	Core and Commodity manuals: University of Maine Cooperative Extension Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals 1-800-287-0279 207-581-3880 UCTV online has programs that can help you prepare. Understanding Pesticides Part II and II
Where do I take exams	BPC offices by prefiled exam application only. 207-287-2731 Get directions to BPC
Exam application	Commercial Applicator Exam Application [PDF] Commercial Operator Examinees: You complete pages 1 and 2 of the exam application. Remember: You need to take a category exam for each type of application you perform or anticipate performing. Visit commercial applicator license categories. Exams are given in BPC offices by appointment. You will be notified of your examination date by mail. There is usually a 2-3 week waiting period for operator examinations from the time the completed application is received.
Exam fees	$10 each for the Core and for each category exam
Exam pass policy	Examinees must pass both the core and at least one category exam within one year. If an applicant only passes one of the required exams within one year, the examinee must retake and successfully complete all exams, even those previously passed, before qualifying for certification.
Rescheduling exams	Exams must reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. If you fail to do so, all exam fees will be forfeited, and you must re-file the complete exam application, pay all appropriate fees and pay an additional $15 reapplication fee. Maine State offices occasionally close during severe storm events. On such days, applicants are encouraged to contact the Board of Pesticides Control to make sure the office is open.
Certification expiration	6 years
Required recertification credits	Commercial Operator - 12 hours over the 6 year certification period
L i c e n s i n g
License fee	$70
License expiration	2 years (renewable 12/31)
License application	Commercial Applicator License Application [PDF]

NOTE: Company agency must have a licensed Commercial Master applicator before Commercial Operators may be licensed. See Chapter 31 exemptions.

FIRM*
L i c e n s i n g
License fee	$200**
License expiration	2 years (renewable 12/31)

*Required of all custom applicator companies other than sole proprietors with no other employees or companies which perform all applications solely on or within a premises which they own or lease (i.e., golf courses or wood treating establishments and boat yards).

**In addition to the license fee, proof of insurance and Commercial Master applicator is required.