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MO HB1624
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Sassmann
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AI Summary
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Nursery dealers and seed permit applicants must sign an affidavit pledging not to knowingly import, sell, transport, distribute, or propagate certain invasive plant species
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Climbing euonymus, Japanese honeysuckle (all varieties), Sericea lespedeza (all varieties), and Perilla mint are prohibited starting January 1, 2027
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Burning bush (Euonymus alatus 'Compactus') and all varieties of Callery pear are prohibited starting January 1, 2029
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The affidavit requirement applies to both nursery inspection certificates and seed dealer permits, covering retail, wholesale, and broker operations
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Amends sections 263.070 and 266.031 of Missouri Revised Statutes to add these nonnative invasive plant restrictions to existing nursery and seed dealer licensing requirements
Legislative Description
Requires an applicant for a seed permit or renewal of a seed permit to include an affidavit that prohibits the sale of certain nonnative invasive plants
Last Action
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
3/11/2026