HI SB800

Establishes pesticide buffer zones around schools effective July 1, 2016, restricting outdoor pesticide applications by entities or persons using large quantities of restricted use pesticides annually.

Requires applicants to identify application sites using geo-referenced electronic mapping systems (such as GPS), visible site markings, or department-approved methods.

Mandates that certified pesticide applicators receive site plans with maps showing application area boundaries, nearby school locations, and pesticide-free buffer zones.

Allows the department of health to grant single-use exemptions from buffer zone restrictions when pest situations pose immediate threats to human health and no viable pesticide alternatives exist.

Preserves local government authority to adopt equivalent or more restrictive pesticide regulations than those in the state law.