According to state laws, anyone who is in the business of applying any pesticide to the lands of another is considered to be a pesticide dealer.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if paid a commission
• D. Only if pesticides are restricted-use

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is how state regulations define who counts as a pesticide dealer. If you’re in the business of applying any pesticide to someone else’s land, you’re not just providing a service—you’re operating a pesticide-related business. For regulatory purposes, that activity brings you under the same framework that governs pesticide dealers, meaning you must be properly licensed or certified, follow label directions, keep records, and comply with safety, storage, transport, and disposal requirements. This applies regardless of whether you’re dealing with restricted-use pesticides or whether you’re paid a commission; the dealer designation centers on the business activity of applying pesticides to others’ land, not on those other factors.