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How can vendors determine what type of vendor licence they require?
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There are two types of vendor licences depending on the classes of products that are sold:
- A limited class vendor licence is required to sell Class 5, 6, or 7 pesticide products.
- A general class vendor licence is required to sell Class 1,2,3,4,5,6 or 7 pesticide products whether wholesale or retail. A licensed general vendor may only sell Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 products to appropriately qualified persons and must maintain a record of all sales of Class 1, 2 or 3 products.
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Which pesticides can be sold by an unlicensed vendor?
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A vendor licence is not required if only selling Class 6 pesticide products. Class 6 products are intended for household use, are least hazardous and are less than or equal to one kilogram or one litre. |
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When must licensed vendors display controlled sale (Class 7) products so that they are inaccessible to customers?
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As of April 22, 2011, Class 7 products must be displayed such that customers do not have “off the shelf” access.
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What is meant by an area that is inaccessible to customers?
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Examples of inaccessible areas include:
- a locked cabinet in a display area
- behind a staffed counter
- in a storage area off limits to customers
Store employees must obtain Class 7 products from these areas and provide to customers to take to the cashier.
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If controlled sale products are stored on shelving in a display area that requires employees to access these products with a fork lift or ladder, is this considered to be inaccessible?
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Yes. However, in this situation the Class 7 products are being stored (rather than displayed) and pesticide storage requirements would therefore apply. |
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Does the Class 7 handout have to be bilingual?
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Yes. The handout must be in both English and French. |
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How can licensed vendors provide the Class 7 handout to customers?
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A store employee can provide the handout with the Class 7 product or the Handout can be provided on a sales receipt. |
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Can the Class 7 handout be provided as a product tag?
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Yes. However, the tag should be affixed to the product so that it does not cover the label. |
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Where can licensed vendors find the ministry approved Class 7 handout?
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Licensed vendors can access the ministry approved handout on the MOE website. |
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Must a Class 7 handout be provided to every customer that purchases a Class 7 product?
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Yes. The handout must be provided to every customer or included on an invoice or receipt. |
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How can licensed vendors advertise controlled sale products?
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Controlled sale products must be offered for sale (advertised) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 63/09 made under the Pesticides Act. The pesticide vendor community may wish to consider seeking independent legal advice regarding its advertising practices for Class 7 products to ensure compliance with the legislation. |
