SB 2027 Summary

• Consolidates and reorganizes North Dakota agriculture laws by creating new chapters 4.1-23 through 4.1-40 covering plant pests, pesticides, chemigation, pesticide container disposal, anhydrous ammonia facilities, and fertilizers/soil conditioners.

• Establishes comprehensive pesticide regulation including registration requirements ($350 biennial fee), certification standards for applicators (commercial, public, and private), and dealer licensing with financial responsibility requirements of $100,000.

• Creates anhydrous ammonia safety regulations for storage facilities constructed after June 30, 1985, including siting requirements, licensing ($25 state fee), equipment standards, and periodic inspections at least every five years.

• Implements chemigation rules to regulate application of pesticides and fertilizers through irrigation systems to minimize water contamination.

• Repeals former chapters 19-18, 19-20.1, 19-20.2, and 19-20.3 and establishes the environment and rangeland protection fund to receive registration fees and support pesticide disposal programs.