Operation. A public agency that performs pest control shall annually obtain a public agency permit indicating those categories in which the Department authorizes it to perform pest control. Requirements. An applicant for a permit annually shall apply to the Department on Departmental forms and designate an individual who is certified in those categories in which the agency is permitted to do pest control. Records. Records of each pest identification, pesticide recommendation, and pesticide application shall be made as provided in Regulation .12 of this chapter. Duration. A public agency permit is valid beginning July 1, or whenever obtained, until June 30.