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AZ HB2093

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2021

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Dalessandro

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Restricts sale of neonicotinoid pesticides to persons licensed to sell restricted use pesticides.

  • Restricts use of neonicotinoid pesticides to certified applicators, farmers using them for agricultural purposes, and veterinarians.

  • Defines neonicotinoid pesticides to include imidacloprid, nithiazine, acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, and other chemicals designated by the department.

  • Exempts pet care products, personal care products for lice and bedbugs, and indoor pest control products from neonicotinoid restrictions.

  • Requires the Arizona Department of Agriculture to review pesticide laws and submit recommendations for pollinator protection to the governor and legislature by July 1, 2022; violators face class 3 misdemeanor penalties.

Legislative Description

Pesticides; restricted sale and use

Pesticides

Last Action

House read second time

1/20/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2021
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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