(a) The responsible certified applicator is responsible for the supervision and training of all licensed or registered personnel and the handling, storage and use of pesticides and devices by all employees of a pest control business.
(b) In order to provide adequate supervision, the responsible certified applicator or designated certified applicator must be physically present to give verbal instructions to an apprentice at least three (3) days a week and to a technician at least one (1) day a week. The responsible certified applicator employed by the business must also be available during business operating hours for questions and instructions, as needed.
(c) Apprentices shall not perform pest control services without physical supervision until they have completed all classroom training and on-the-job training and have demonstrated proficiency, and verification has been entered in their training records by a licensed certified applicator.
(d) The business license holder and the responsible certified commercial applicator or certified noncommercial applicator shall be responsible for actions of employees when they are performing pest control operations.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.143 adopted to be effective January 9, 2018, 43 TexReg 42; amended to be effective January 16, 2023, 48 TexReg 129