<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; } span.s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000002 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269000003 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=12:56:05:04.13"><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000000">12:56:05:04.13</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000001">.  Additional standards for certification in </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000001">sodium cyanide </span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000001">predator pest control.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0"> In addition to meeting general standards in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=12:56:05:04"><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000002">12:56:05:04</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">, applicators </span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">seeking certification in sodium cyanide</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0"> predator pest control </span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">must demonstrate a practical knowledge of mammalian predator pests. The demonstration of knowledge must include recognizing those pests and signs of their presence, identifying their habitats, and understanding their life cycles, biology, and behavior relevant to pest identification and control.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    Applicators must demonstrate a comprehension of all laws and regulations applicable to the use of sodium cyanide in mechanical ejection devices. Applicators must also demonstrate a practical knowledge and understanding of all use restrictions on sodium cyanide capsules and mechanical ejection devices, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (1)  The safe handling and proper placement of the sodium cyanide capsules and the ejection device;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (2)  The proper use of an antidote kit;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (3)  The notification of medical personnel before use of the device;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (4)  Application restrictions on when and where devices can be used;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (5)  Requirements to review maps, provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, before use, to avoid affecting endangered species;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (6)  The maximum density of mechanical ejection devices;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (7)  Provisions for supervising and monitoring applicators;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (8)  The required information exchange in locations where more than one agency is authorized to place devices; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    (9)  Specific requirements for recordkeeping, monitoring, field posting, proper storage, and disposal of damaged or used sodium cyanide capsules.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    </span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0"> 12 SDR 96, effective December 8, 1985; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986</span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">; 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023</span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    </span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=38-21-51"><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000002">38-21-51</span></a><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">    </span><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=38-21-18"><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0-000002">38-21-18</span></a><span class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s7b977f61-7554-4d06-a200-60f80ef00269000003"> </span></p></div></body></html>