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AZ HB2093
Bill
Status
1/14/2021
Primary Sponsor
Andrea Dalessandro
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AI Summary
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Restricts sale of neonicotinoid pesticides to persons licensed to sell restricted use pesticides.
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Restricts use of neonicotinoid pesticides to certified applicators, farmers using them for agricultural purposes, and veterinarians.
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Defines neonicotinoid pesticides to include imidacloprid, nithiazine, acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, and other chemicals designated by the department.
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Exempts pet care products, personal care products for lice and bedbugs, and indoor pest control products from neonicotinoid restrictions.
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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