Question 8009 of 401 · Texas Pesticide Applicator General Standards Exam

Under the FIFRA statute, the maximum civil penalty for a commercial applicator's violation is

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Correct answer to question 8009

  • C: $5,000 for each offense, before inflation adjustments

Explanation

FIFRA sets $5,000 per offense for registrants and commercial applicators. EPA adjusts civil amounts for inflation, so current penalties are higher. Private applicators face up to $1,000 after a warning or citation.

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