Letter of Authorization for Restricted Materials Pesticide Permits
When completing the form: The "Operator of the Property" is the Operator as shown on the permit. The person giving the authorization is the name of the person who owns/leases the property or the senior official (President, CEO) if the owner is a corporation. The "Authorized Representative" is the person being given authorization to take out a Restricted Materials Pesticide Permit on behalf of the property owner/lessee/corporation.
DPR’s Licensing and Certification Program is now offering computer-based exams at testing centers state-wide for all individual licenses and certificates: Agricultural Pest Control Adviser License (PCA), Pest Control Pilot Certificates (APC/JPC), Qualified Applicator License (QAL), Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), and Dealer Designated Agent License (DDA). Applications for all exams will continue to be mailed to and processed by DPR's Licensing and Certification Program.
This is a fillable/printable form for requesting data that is public information regarding pesticide permits, grower lists, crop lists, acreages, etc. The completed form may be submitted by mail (4437 S. Laspina Street, Tulare, CA 93274), FAX (559-713-3370), or email (PUENOI@co.tulare.ca.us). There may be a charge depending upon the data format you request. Phone numbers are not considered public information and will not be provided.
Printable/fillable PDF form to request a Colony Strength Inspection for Apiaries located in Tulare County. Form may be used by Beekeepers or Growers. The other party (Grower or Beekeeper) will be contacted by the Agricultural Inspector. Please complete the form and FAX it to the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner, Pesticide Division, at 559-713-3770 or email to PUENOI@tularecounty.ca.gov. You will be billed for the inspection after it is completed. Please note that Colony Strength Inspections are performed as time, weather, and inspector availability allow.
A Closed System is required whenever the pesticide label specifies a closes system or when employees handle a pesticide with certain warnings in the Precautionary Statements regarding dermal (skin) contact. Note that there are new regulations effective January 1, 2017.
Information from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation regarding which pesticides are considered "Restricted", which ones require a permit, and what products are exempt. Also information regarding certification relative to permits.
Summary of Tulare County Bee Regulations and Department of Food and Ag Apiary Laws.
Link to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) where beekeepers can find information sources and contacts regarding bringing bees into California, Imported Fire Ants, good management practices, etc.
Seedless Mandarin Growers may use this form to request location information for any apiaries located within two (2) miles of your registered seedless mandarins. Location information will only be provided on apiaries whose owner/operator has waived their right to confidentiality. There may be other apiaries within 2 miles, however, if the beekeeper has not waived his/her right to confidentiality then we cannot provide you with their information.
A list with links to Tulare County Ordinances, Ca DPR Regulations and CDFA Laws pertaining to bees, apiaries, and honey.
Tulare County will begin renewal of Restricted Material Pesticide Permits, Operator ID’s & Private Applicator Certificates on November 1, 2024.
This form is required for a Restricted Materials Permit only. Please check mark what alternative methods you consider instead of using a restricted material. Also check mark what steps you take to reduce the risk (mitigations) when you do use a restricted material.
Este formulario se requiere únicamente para un Permiso de Materiales Restringidos. Marque qué métodos alternativos considera en lugar de utilizar un material restringido. También marque qué medidas toma para reducir el riesgo (mitigaciones) cuando utiliza un material restringido.
Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures Department