A PDF copy of the Tulare County Ordinances pertaining to Apiaries located in Tulare County. All Tulare County Ordinances may be found at Tulare County Code
A Written Respiratory Program is required in any workplace where respirators are required by label, restricted material permit condition, or regulation. These documents provide employers with information to assist in developing their own Written Respiratory Program. Note that the Sample documents are GUIDELINES only. Each employer must customize the written program to reflect their actual program, specific to their company. Please contact the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner if you have questions.
Información desde el Departamento de California de regulación de pesticidas que plaguicidas son considerados "Restringida", los que requieren un permiso y qué productos están exentos. También información sobre certificación en relación con los permisos.
An information packet for employers with employees that handle pesticides. Includes information on Respiratory Training requirements and forms for the Employer's Written Training Program, Medical Supervision Written Agreement, and the Employee Pesticide Safety Training Record (English and Spanish). The A-8, Safety Rules for Pesticide Handlers on Farms (English) and the A-8, Reglas de Seguridad para el Manejo de Pesticidas (Spanish) should also be downloaded by anyone who has pesticides workers. Please note that the A-8 has not been updated as of January 1, 207 to reflect changes in Worker Protection Standards regulations.
Link to the Department of Pesticide Regulation complete list of Pesticide Safety Information Series leaflets, Many are available in English, Spanish, and Punjabi.
A PDF format information packet for Pest Control Pilots summarizing the requirements and responsibilities, including laws, regulations, and definitions.
A PDF format information packet for Pest Control Business Operators (PCB) summarizing the requirements and responsibilities, including laws, regulations, and definitions. Please contact the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner, 559-684-3352, or visit the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for the most up-to-date information.
A PDF format information packet summarizing the requirements and responsibilities, including laws, regulations, and definitions, for Pest Control Advisors and Pest Control Recommendations. Please contact the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner 559-684-3352, or visit the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for the most up-to-date information.
This form is required if you want an Operator Identification Number (OP ID), or a Restricted Materials Permit. You may expedite the process by filling out the form ahead of time and bringing it with you. Please contact us if you have any questions on how to complete the form. You will also need to complete the Alternatives and Mitigations Form if you are applying for a Restricted Materials Permit. Please use the permit name as it is shown on your permit. Note that this may be a business name, not the permit agent or owner’s name. The “Agent” is the person who will be signing the permit.
Letter of Authorization form to add a Pest Control Advisor (PCA) as an authorized contact on a Restricted Materials Permit. This authorization allows the PCA to make changes to a currently valid permit. It DOES NOT authorize the PCA to take out or renew the permit. The form must be completed and signed by the operator of the property and must also be signed by the licensed/registered PCA. The authorization is valid until revoked in writing to the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner.
Definition and partial list of Carbamate and Organophosphate Pesticides. Mandatory blood tests are required for persons handling Category I and II (Danger / Warning) organophosphates or carbamates for more than six (6) days within any thirty (30) day period. Additional information regarding the laws and regulations and required blood work when using organophosphates and carbamates may be found in the Pesticide Worker Safety Packet (PDF)
Registration form for Seedless Mandarin Growers who want to register their Seedless Mandarins in accordance with the Seedless Mandarin and Honey Bee Co-existence Regulations. Please read the introductory letter prior to completing a registration form. Complete an Apiary Locations Request Form for Seedless Mandarin Growers if you would like us to send you information on apiaries within 2 miles of your registered Seedless Mandarins.
A list of contacts and resources for licensing information for Agricultural Pesticide Applicators, Structural Pesticide Applicators, and Farm Labor Contractors,
Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Department