(a)
The director, by regulation, shall establish a pest management advisory committee, specifying, as appropriate, the scope and purpose of its advisory role, membership requirements, and operating procedures. The director, or his or her designee, shall serve as chairperson of the committee and the secretary, or his or her designee, shall serve as vice chairperson of the committee. At a minimum, the committee shall assist the department in identifying, facilitating, and promoting environmentally sound pest management practices and pest management systems.
(b)
Funds in the Department of Pesticide Regulation Fund may be expended, upon appropriation, for pest management grants, and upon the joint decision of the chairperson and vice chairperson, to carry out the recommendations of the pest management advisory committee.