Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to regulate pesticide usage in Minnesota by prohibiting specific types of pesticides that are considered harmful to the environment and potentially to public health.

Main Provisions

• This bill establishes that no person or legal entity, including state agencies and political subdivisions, is permitted to sell, use, or apply neonicotinoid pesticides within the state of Minnesota.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This legislation introduces a new law to be added to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 18B, which will enforce the prohibition of neonicotinoid pesticides across the entire state, impacting agricultural practices and potentially influencing pest control strategies currently in place.

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Relevant Terms: neonicotinoid pesticides, pesticide regulation, environmental impact, public health, agriculture policy.