HB5172 Summary

• Department of Agriculture must develop and implement a mandatory training program for growers on safe handling of anhydrous ammonia.

• Growers must complete the training program before using anhydrous ammonia and receive a "certified competent attendant" designation upon completion.

• Certified competent attendants must renew their training certification every 3 years.

• Growers may satisfy the requirement by completing an equivalent training program approved by the Department of Agriculture.

• Department must adopt rules for implementation and administration of the training program; bill becomes effective immediately upon enactment.