s 12 Certified pesticide operator
12.—(1) A person who desires to be certified as a pesticide operator may make an application to the Director-General. (2) The Director-General may certify a person as a pesticide operator if the Director-General is satisfied that —(a) the person possesses the prescribed qualifications and practical experience; and (b) the person is in all other respects a fit and proper person to be entrusted to apply or otherwise use pesticides safely. (3) Where a person is certified as a pesticide operator, the Director‑General must issue the person a certificate to that effect.