### Question
How is the term commercial applicator defined?


### Answer
The term **commercial applicator** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 136* as the following:

> an applicator (whether or not the applicator is a private applicator with respect to some uses) who uses or supervises the use of any pesticide which is classified for restricted use for any purpose or on any property other than as provided by paragraph (2)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 136*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-INSECTICIDES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-ENVIRONMENTAL PESTICIDE CONTROL**

