H.B. 2006 - Invasive Pests Placard Program

• Establishes a new invasive pest placard program requiring the Department of Agriculture to inspect nurseries, farms, and agriculture-related businesses based on risk of spreading invasive pests.

• Implements a color-coded placard system posted at establishments: green (compliant), yellow (violations under correction), and red (immediate closure due to infestation risk).

• Authorizes the department to quarantine potentially infested products, with owners able to request a hearing within seven days to contest the quarantine.

• Requires establishment owners to immediately correct critical violations and implement corrective actions per an invasive pest management plan established by the department through administrative rules.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenue funds for fiscal year 2024-2025 to establish the placard program, with the act taking effect July 1, 2024.