Prohibit the sale and distribution of certain seeds coated or treated with systemic insecticides without the approval of the commissioner of agriculture

Summary

The bill bars the sale or distribution of barley, canola, corn, millet, oat, rye, safflower, sorghum, soybean, sunflower, and wheat seeds coated with systemic insecticides unless a waiver is granted by the commissioner of agriculture. It also forbids applying neonicotinoid insecticides to outdoor ornamental plants and turf, except in declared environmental emergencies. The measures aim to protect pollinators, wildlife, and public health while allowing limited, vetted use.

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