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This bill updates Missouri's pesticide registration and labeling requirements, establishing a comprehensive framework for how pesticides are registered, labeled, and sold within the state. The bill requires all pesticides distributed, sold, or transported in Missouri to be annually registered with the state director of agriculture, with registrants paying a $200 annual fee per product that will be deposited into the agriculture protection fund. Registrants must provide detailed information about their pesticide, including its name, classification, labeling, and intended use. The bill introduces an additional $50 late registration fee for renewals filed after January 1st and allows the director to review and approve pesticide registrations based on compliance with state and federal laws. The bill also grants the director authority to issue experimental use permits, hold public hearings on registration disputes, and manage pesticide registrations. Importantly, the bill adds a new provision stating that pesticide labels approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) will be sufficient to satisfy any state-level cancer warning label requirements. The bill aims to streamline pesticide regulation while ensuring proper oversight and safety standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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