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Texas Agriculture Code - Section 76.071. License Required

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§ 76.071. LICENSE REQUIRED.  (a) A person may not 
distribute in this state a restricted-use or state-limited-use 
pesticide or regulated herbicide without a valid current pesticide 
dealer license issued by the department.
	(b)  Except as otherwise provided by this section, a 
pesticide dealer must obtain a license for each location in the 
state that is used for distribution.  If the person does not have a 
place of business in this state, the person may obtain one license 
for all out-of-state locations, but shall file as a condition to 
licensing a designation of an agent for service of process as 
provided by Section 76.042(d) of this code.
	(c)  A person must apply for a pesticide dealer license on 
forms prescribed by the department.
	(d)  A pesticide dealer may not distribute a restricted-use 
or state-limited-use pesticide or a regulated herbicide except to:
		(1)  a person licensed as a commercial applicator, 
noncommercial applicator, or private applicator;
		(2)  an individual working under the direct supervision 
of a licensed applicator;
		(3)  a certified private applicator;                                          
		(4)  a licensed pesticide dealer;  or                                         
		(5)  a person who is licensed to practice veterinary 
medicine by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Acts 1981, 67th Leg., p. 1194, ch. 388, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1981.  
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1369, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 
1997.

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