Most carbofuran is applied by commercial applicators using closed systems with engineered controls so there is no exposure to it in preparation.

FIFRA requires that commercial applicators pass a written exam prior to receiving a license.

Officials and commercial applicators say that they are not the cause for the heavy pesticide use here, and neither are government officials.

Under Section 14 (a)(1), commercial applicators, wholesalers, dealers, and retailers "may be assessed a civil penalty.

A commercial applicator is subject to $25,000 and/or up to one year imprisonment.

Statewide in 1998, 4.5 million gallons and 29.4 million pounds of pesticides were reported used by commercial applicators or sold to farmers.

All commercial applicators who use a spray must provide written notification 48 hours in advance to those living on an abutting property within 150 feet.

Pesticide dealers who repackage pesticides, commercial applicators and custom blenders have to comply with the requirements.

Some states require the commercial applicators to put small flags bordering treated lawns to warn people to stay off.

The Republican proposal would create requirements for manufacturers, commercial applicators and sellers of certain pesticides to provide their records, listed by zip codes, to the state for use in research.