pesticides; sale; use; restrictions

Summary

The bill bans the sale of neonicotinoid pesticides unless the seller is licensed for restricted‑use chemicals and limits who may apply them to certified applicators, veterinarians, or wood preservers. It creates a class‑3 misdemeanor for violations, lists several exemptions, and tasks the state agriculture director with new enforcement and public‑outreach responsibilities. The measure also requires the Department of Agriculture to review pollinator impacts and report recommendations by mid‑2027.

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