Clarification is needed in subsection 5E-14.142(1) regarding recordkeeping. A specific timeframe is not currently stated for the length of time that records are required to be kept at the licensed business locations. A two-year period is proposed for retention of such records and also for records relating to the application of Restricted Use Pesticides. In addition, language is stricken from subsection 5E-14.142(7) to clarify that licensees must notify all contract holders and the department of any change to the licensee’s business location and of any changes relating to responsibility for existing pest control contracts. Changes in subsection 5E-14.149(6) pertaining to the addition of Notice of Noncompliance language are in accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 120.695 F.S., which states that the department is to issue a Notice of Noncompliance as a first response to a minor violation of a rule. In addition, the rule changes will establish penalties for violations of Section 482.091, F.S. It is also being proposed that a violation of Section 482.121 F.S., misuse of a certified operator certificate, now be considered a major violation. Further it is proposed that subsection (5)(c) is modified to include two additional conditions upon which the department may deny licensure for criminal convictions directly related to the practice of pest control.