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Hardship Permits (2,4-D Hardship)
Important Notices:
Please read for important information and changes regarding the Hardship Permit licensing program.
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is in the process of going paperless and updating the licensing database. This may cause delays in the licensing process. To ensure your application is processed in a timely manner be sure to provide ALL required information on the application form. If you have questions or need immediate assistance, please contact the Pesticide Section at [email protected].
2,4-D Hardship Permit
The following section explains the steps required to obtain and maintain a 2,4-D Hardship Permit.
Requirements for a 2,4-D Hardship Permit
A 2,4-D Hardship Permit is required to use Class F products (all 2,4-D and 2,4-D containing products) between April 16th and September 15th of each year in Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Cross, Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee, Phillips, and Mississippi Counties.
Please follow all requirements listed in Section XI in the Arkansas Regulations on Pesticide Classification- Section XI Class F.
How To Obtain A 2,4-D Hardship Permit:
Complete an application for 2,4-D Hardship Permit (DP-61). Items to be submitted with application:
- For each field to which 2,4-D containing products are to be applied, complete a Field ID Form (DP-62) and attach to the application.
- Submit an application fee of $100 per farmer
There are two options to obtain and submit an application form:
Option 1 - By Mail:
Email [email protected] requesting application forms DP-61 and DP-62 to submit by mail.
Complete the DP-61 and DP-62, sign, date and mail the DP-61 and DP-62 along with the appropriate fee (check or money order) to:
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Plant Industries Division, Pesticide Section
#1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Make check/money order payable to:
Arkansas State Plant Board
Option 2 - Online:
Go to Pesticide Section Forms Website, scroll down to “Pesticide Section Application Forms to be Submitted Online” and follow the instructions on how to complete and submit the DP-61 and attached DP-62 along with the appropriate fee online.
A permit will be issued and mailed or emailed to you, once the application review process is completed. You can also view and print your permit information online at this link, as long as you hold a current permit.
Important Information Regarding Permits:
- From this point on forward your issued Permit number, that you can view on the online License Search & Verification webpage, will be permanently assigned to you.
- To keep your Permit current, you must complete and submit an Application Form DP-61 and DP-62 for a 2,4-D Hardship Permit along with the appropriate fee each year before you apply (all 2,4-D and 2,4-D containing products) between April 16th and September 15th in Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Cross, Crittenden, St. Francis, Lee, Phillips, and Mississippi Counties.
Record Requirements
Please follow all requirements listed in Section XI in the Arkansas Regulations on Pesticide Classification- Section (XI)(D)(2)(b.)
Submit a 2,4-D Hardship Permit Record Keeping Form (DP-63).
Go to Pesticide Section Forms Website, scroll down to “Supporting Forms” and print the DP-63 Hardship Permit Record Keeping Form to be completed at time of application.
Submit records within 10 days of the date of application to:
By Email:
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is in the process of going paperless and updating the licensing database. This may cause delays in the licensing process. To ensure your application is processed in a timely manner be sure to provide ALL required information on the application form. If you have questions or need immediate assistance, please contact the Pesticide Section at [email protected].
OR
By Mail:
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Plant Industries Division, Pesticide Section
#1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205