The Dealer Exam is required to become a licensed Pesticide Dealer in the State of Illinois to sell restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) or general-use pesticides for the production of an agricultural commodity in containers with capacities of 2½ gallons or more, or 10 pounds or more.
This closed-book exam is administered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. It consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and requires a minimum passing score of 70%.
Exam Time Limit: 3 hours
Exam Available: Oct. 1, 2026 - Aug. 31, 2027
Exam Fee: $12.6 per attempt proctor fee
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