415 ILCS 60/12

(415 ILCS 60/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 812)

Sec. 12. Licensed operator. No pesticide operator shall use any pesticides without a pesticide operator license issued by the Director.

1. Application for an operator license shall be made in writing on designated forms available from the Director. Each application shall contain information regarding the nature of applicants pesticide use, his qualifications, and such other facts as prescribed on the form. The application shall also include the following:

A. The full name of applicant.

B. The address of the applicant.

C. The name of and license/certification number of the pesticide applicator under whom the applicant will work.

2. The Director shall not issue a pesticide operator license until the individual identified has demonstrated his competence and knowledge regarding pesticide use in accordance with Section 9 of this Act.

3. The Director shall not issue an operator license to any person who is unable to provide the name and license/certification number of an applicator under whom the operator will work.

4. For the years 2024 through 2025, the fee for a multi-year commercial operator license is $180. For the year 2026 and for each year thereafter, the fee for a multi-year commercial operator license is $240. A licensed operator shall be assessed a fee of $20 for a duplicate license or license transfer.

5. For the years 2024 through 2025, the fee for a multi-year commercial not-for-hire pesticide operator license is $90. For the year 2026 and for each year thereafter, the fee for a multi-year commercial not-for-hire-pesticide operator license is $150. A commercial not-for-hire operator shall be assessed a fee of $15 for a duplicate license.

(Source: P.A. 103-441, eff. 1-1-24; 104-363, eff. 1-1-26.)