A bill for an act prohibiting a pesticide containing paraquat, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to offer, sell, purchase, apply, or use any pesticide that contains paraquat, except for tightly controlled research uses. It requires anyone currently using paraquat to report their activity by the end of 2026 and establishes a state‑run advisory work group to study health and environmental impacts and recommend safer alternatives. The measures aim to protect public health and the environment while guiding future policy.

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