§ 38-12-1001 — Definitions

As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise
requires:

(1) Bed bug means the common bed bug, or cimex lectularius.

(2) Bed bug detection team means a scent detection canine team that
holds a current, independent, third-party certification in accordance with the
guidelines for minimum standards for canine bed bug detection team certification
established by the National Pest Management Association or its successor
organization.

(3) Certified operator has the meaning set forth in section 35-10-103 (1).

(4) Commercial applicator has the meaning set forth in section 35-10-103
(2).

(5) Contiguous dwelling unit means a dwelling unit that is contiguous with
another dwelling unit, both of which units are owned, managed, leased, or
subleased by the same landlord.

(6) Dwelling unit means a structure or the part of a structure that is used
as a home, residence, or sleeping place by a tenant.

(7) Electronic notice means notice by email or an electronic portal or
management communications system that is available to both a landlord and a
tenant.

(8) Landlord means the owner, manager, lessor, or sublessor of a
residential premises.

(9) Pest control agent means a certified operator, commercial applicator,
qualified supervisor, or technician.

(10) Qualified inspector means a bed bug detection team, local health
department official, certified operator, commercial applicator, qualified supervisor,
or technician who is retained by a landlord to conduct an inspection for bed bugs.

(11) Qualified supervisor has the meaning set forth in section 35-10-103
(13).

(12) Technician has the meaning set forth in section 35-10-103 (15).

(13) Tenant means a person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a
dwelling unit to the exclusion of others.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1328), ch. 426, p. 3717, � 1, effective January 1, 2020.