VT H0758

Prohibits the sale, distribution, and use of first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (chlorophacinone, diphacinone, warfarin), second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, difethialone), and nonanticoagulant rodenticides (bromethalin, cholecalciferol, zinc phosphide) in Vermont

Secretary of Agriculture may issue written exemptions valid for up to six months when an agricultural emergency, environmental emergency, or significant public health risk exists and no less harmful pest control method would be effective

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to adopt rules by January 1, 2027 ensuring that any permitted rodenticide use by certified applicators does not cause significant adverse effects to nontarget wildlife or environmentally sensitive areas

Cites CDC data showing 40,808 human rodenticide poisonings from 2017-2021 (mostly children under five), and ASPCA data reporting 31,570 domestic animal poisonings in 2024

Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife testing found 100% of fisher carcasses (2018-2022) and 72% of bobcat carcasses (2021-2022) showed rodenticide exposure, demonstrating bioaccumulation in wildlife predators