9. Does the employee that loads application equipment with RUP products need a license?

Yes, they need a license.

No

No, the MDA’s revised certification plan does not allow this. They need to take certification exams in categories (based on their line of work) just like pesticide applicator.

10. We currently operate in Minnesota and another state where they have a training video on safe pesticide handling and certification for completion. Could Minnesota look at doing something similar for staff that clean the RUP containers and equipment?

No, the MDA’s revised certification plan does not allow this. They need to take certification exams in categories (based on their line of work) just like pesticide applicator.

No

No, they do not need a license.

11. Does a water tender who turns a valve on the inductor need a license? The product is already mixed and loaded by a licensed applicator?

No, they do not need a license.

No

If the individual is handling an opened RUP container, they need a license. If the container is still sealed, no license is required.

12. If my applicator runs low on RUP pesticide while in the field, can they have someone from the shop run it out to them without a license?

If the individual is handling an opened RUP container, they need a license. If the container is still sealed, no license is required.

No

If the container of RUP has been opened, they will need to be 18 or older and licensed.

13. Can this individual transporting the opened RUP container out to the licensed applicator in the field be under 18 years of age?

If the container of RUP has been opened, they will need to be 18 or older and licensed.

No

The statute can be found on the Minnesota State Revisor's website, Minnesota Session Laws - 2024, Regular Session,.Chapter 126.

  • Chapter 126, Article 1, Section 13, 18B.01 subd.1d (mixer, loader, and handler)
  • Chapter 126, Article 1, Section 13, 18B.32, 18B.33, 18B.34 (minimum age of at least 18 years)