# Fla. Stat. § 482.121: 482.121 Misuse of certificate

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.121

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 482.121
- **Heading:** 482.121 Misuse of certificate
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XXXII / Chapter 482 / Section 482.121

## Text

(1) A certified operator may not allow her or his certificate to be used by a licensee to secure or keep a license unless: (a) She or he is in charge of the pest control activities of the licensee in the category or categories covered by her or his certificate; (b) She or he is a full-time employee of the licensee; and (c) Her or his primary occupation is with the licensee.

(2) A licensee may not use the certificate of any certified operator to secure or keep a license unless the holder of the certificate is in charge of the pest control activities in the category or categories of the licensee covered by the certificate.

(3) If a certificate is used in violation of this section, the department may revoke the license of the pest control business or the certified operator’s certificate, or both such license and certificate.

History: s. 1, ch. 59-454; s. 1, ch. 65-295; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 7, ch. 78-292; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 15, ch. 82-229; s. 8, ch. 89-180; ss. 35, 59, ch. 92-203; s. 430, ch. 97-103.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 482.011 482.011 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.011.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.021 482.021 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.021.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.032 482.032 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.032.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.051 482.051 Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.051.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.061 482.061 Inspectors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.061.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.071 482.071 Licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.071.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.072 482.072 Pest control customer contact centers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.072.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.091 482.091 Employee identification cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.091.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.111 482.111 Pest control operator’s certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.111.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.121 482.121 Misuse of certificate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.121.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.132 482.132 Qualifications for examination and certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.132.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.141 482.141 Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.141.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.151 482.151 Special identification card for performance of fumigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.151.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 482.152 482.152 Duties of certified operator in charge of pest control activities of licensee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXXXII_C482_S482.152.md)

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