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NC H363

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mary Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

H363 - The Pollinator Protection Act

  • Defines "neonicotinoid pesticide" to include imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, and six other chemicals in that class, with exemptions for pet care products, personal care products, and structural pest control products.

  • Prohibits retail sale of neonicotinoid pesticides to the public unless the seller is authorized to sell restricted use pesticides.

  • Restricts neonicotinoid pesticide use to licensed pesticide applicators, farmers and their supervisees conducting agricultural purposes, and veterinarians practicing veterinary medicine.

  • Requires the Pesticide Board to monitor EPA's final pollinator risk assessments for neonicotinoid pesticides and report recommendations to the Commissioner and Environmental Review Commission within six months of EPA completion.

  • Requires the Pesticide Board to study state authority over seed treatment with systemic insecticides and submit findings and legislative recommendations to the Environmental Review Commission by November 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

The Pollinator Protection Act

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/23/2017
Environment3/16/2017

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