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ME LD1201

Bill

Status

Failed

6/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harold Stewart

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the existing prohibition on exempting EPA-registered pesticides approved for aerial or land application from Maine's PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations

  • Creates a new exemption from PFAS product regulations for any pesticide registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) when applied by licensed applicators

  • Licensed applicators qualifying for the exemption include agricultural basic applicators, private applicators, and commercial applicators certified by the Maine Board of Pesticides Control

  • Amends 38 MRSA §1614, which was enacted by PL 2023, c. 630, governing products containing PFAS chemicals

Legislative Description

An Act to Protect Maine Agriculture and Farms by Exempting Certain Pesticides from Regulation

Pesticides

Last Action

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

6/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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