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.