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Any person who applies pesticides or assists in the commercial application of pesticides in New York in other than a supervisory capacity must have an operational certification (also called an operator license). This certification allows the holder to use pesticides only under the direction of a certified supervisor. Anyone hired to do pesticide application work for a commercial company will need an operational certificate. An operational certificate does not allow an individual to purchase restricted pesticides or go into business for himself; a supervisory certificate is required for these activities.

A supervisory certificate is required for commercial applicators who are responsible for deciding whether or not pesticides are to be employed, how they are to be mixed, where they are to be employed, what pesticides are to be used, the dosage and timing involved in the pesticide use and the methods of application and precautions to be taken in the use of such pesticides. The supervisory certificate allows the licensee to purchase restricted-use pesticides from a registered dealer.

The State of Connecticut’s Supplier Diversity Program was established to ensure Connecticut small businesses an opportunity to bid on a portion of the State’s purchases. The main objective of the program is to increase the number of small & minority business enterprises the Office of Supplier Diversity certifies throughout Connecticut. For the purpose of this program, women-owned business enterprises and business enterprises owned by a person(s) with a disability are included in the minority business entity group.

Business Development Representatives are responsible for identifying and certifying small and minority businesses by conducting thorough and effective eligibility reviews while ensuring vendors receive prompt and responsive customer service.

In accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 400 “Salesperson” means any individual who (A) negotiates or offers to negotiate a home improvement contract with an owner or (B) solicits or otherwise endeavors to procure by any means whatever, directly or indirectly, a home improvement contract from an owner on behalf of a contractor.

A Connecticut licensed landscape architect provides services related to the development of land areas. This includes preparing drawings and specifications in conformance with governing codes and regulations to ensure that land use, plant materials, grading, drainage, and the location and settings for structures and other improvements are appropriate.

The Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) is a coalition of seven NOFA state chapters. The organization’s purpose is to advocate for and educate on organic and sustainable agriculture, family-scale farming and homesteading in rural, suburban and urban areas, agricultural justice and other related policy issues. The NOFA Interstate Council serves as the Board of the NOFA chapters’ coalition.

Any person who applies pesticides or assists in the commercial application of pesticides in the state of Connecticut, in other than a supervisory capacity, must have an operational certification (also called an operator license). This certification allows the holder to use pesticides only under the direction of a certified supervisor. Any person hired to do pesticide application work for a commercial company will need an operational certificate. An operational certificate does not allow an individual to purchase restricted pesticides or go into business for himself; a supervisory certificate is required for these activities.

The holder of this license may perform only work limited to domestic water pumps and water conditioning. The requirements to qualify for this license examination shall be two (2) years as a journeyperson or equivalent experience and training.

Applicants must include the appropriate required documentation for license type “Swimming Pool Builder (SPB)”: (1) Proof of five (5) years experience under the supervision of a Licensed Swimming Pool Builder under this chapter, or equivalent experience as determined by the commissioner; (2) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant has obtained or works for an employer that has obtained a home improvement contractor registration, and a written statement that the applicant shall at all times maintain or work for an employer that has maintained, during license period and renewal of the Swimming Pool Builder license, a home improvement contractor registration; (3) Proof that the applicant has obtained the designation entitled “Certified Building Professional” from the trade association “Association of Pool and Spa Professionals” (“APSP”), or equivalent education and experience to be determined by the Commissioner.