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IA SF2392

IA SF2392
A bill for an act relating to tort liability involving pesticides.(Formerly SSB 3163.)

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Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/16/2024

Introduced Session

90th General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill provides for a defense from civil liability associated with the use of pesticides that are registered with the United States environmental protection agency (EPA) acting under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (federal Act). The bill provides that a label provides sufficient warning if it complies with any one of three criteria: (1) it was approved by the EPA, (2) it is consistent with the most recent human health assessment performed under the federal Act, or (3) it is consistent with the EPA’s carcinogenicity classification for the pesticide. In each case, the label is sufficient to satisfy any requirements for a warning regarding health or safety under Code chapter 206 (“Pesticide Act of Iowa”), and any other provision of state law or any other common law duty to warn.

AI Summary

This bill provides a defense from civil liability for the use of pesticides that are registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). It establishes that a pesticide label approved by the EPA, consistent with the most recent human health assessment under FIFRA, or consistent with the EPA's carcinogenicity classification for the pesticide, is sufficient to satisfy any state law or common law duty to warn about health or safety risks associated with the pesticide.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Agriculture (Senate)

Last Action

Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 336. (on 02/19/2024)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ Animal and Crop Disease, Pest Control
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=SF2392 02/19/2024
BillText https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/90/attachments/SF2392.html 02/19/2024
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