(a) As used in this section and sections 22a-66c to 22a-66j, inclusive:

(1) “Pesticide application business” means any business which wholly or in part holds itself out for hire to apply or to recommend the application of a pesticide, as defined in § 22a-47, or which, for compensation, applies or recommends the use of a pesticide.

(2) “Place of business” means any physical location at or through which the functional operations of business regularly occur, including, but not limited to, financial transactions, arrangement of contracts, assignment of work and record-keeping, and excluding buildings or locations used solely for storage of equipment or supplies or telephone answering services.

(b) All certified applicators shall comply with the recording requirements in § 22a-66g.