Establishes the "Paraquat Ban and Environmental Research Act of 2026"

Summary

The bill would prohibit the use, sale, distribution, and handling of paraquat in Missouri beginning Jan. 1, 2027, except for strictly controlled research uses. It requires anyone currently using or selling paraquat to submit detailed usage reports before the ban and sets fines for violations. The Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Department of Natural Resources, would oversee reporting, publish annual use data, and enforce penalties.

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