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MI HB6507

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of pesticides containing clothianidin, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, acetamiprid, thiacloprid, nithiazine, or fipronil for agricultural purposes from January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022.

  • Defines "agricultural purpose" as application of pesticide for production of an agricultural commodity.

  • Requires the director, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources director, to report to the legislature by July 1, 2022 on peer-reviewed evidence regarding whether neonicotinoids and fipronil cause adverse effects on honeybees, native insect pollinators, and birds.

  • Requires the report to include analysis of impacts, costs, and benefits to Michigan's agricultural economy if use of these pesticides resumes, including effects on pollination services and honey production.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Agriculture; pesticides; moratorium on the sale and use of certain pesticides in agriculture; provide for. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 8307g.

Environmental protection: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 11/27/2018

11/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources11/27/2018

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