Maine Pesticide Applicator License Exam Requirements
Which exams Maine commercial applicators take, who gives them, and what passes.
| Exam | Who takes it | Given by | Questions | Time | Pass | Fee | Sources checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core and Regulations | Maine commercial pesticide applicator candidates at the operator and master levels | Maine Board of Pesticides Control (Board staff schedule the exams) | Not published | Not published | 80% on each exam | $10 per core, category or subcategory exam (waived for government employees) |
Which exams does a Maine commercial applicator take?
Operators pass the core exam and at least one category exam. Master applicants also pass a closed-book exam on the Board's regulations, then the master exam and an oral exam with BPC staff (01-026 C.M.R. ch. 31, §§ 4-5; BPC Licensing and Certification page).
What score passes?
80% on each exam, and the core, category and regulations exams are closed book (01-026 C.M.R. ch. 31, §§ 4-5).
Who gives the exams?
The Maine Board of Pesticides Control. Board staff schedule the exams after you send a completed application with the fee, $10 for each core, category or subcategory exam, waived for government employees; the BPC page says operator exams are given in BPC offices by appointment (01-026 C.M.R. ch. 31, § 5; BPC Licensing and Certification page).
How long are the exams?
The BPC doesn't publish the number of questions or the time limit.
Can I retake a failed exam?
Yes, 6 days after a failed core or category exam. Breaking the exam rules means a 60-day wait, and the core and a category exam must both be passed by December 31 of the third year or all exams are retaken (01-026 C.M.R. ch. 31, § 5; BPC Licensing and Certification page).
Is there a minimum age?
18 to certify as a commercial applicator (01-026 C.M.R. ch. 31, § 5).