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This bill proposes to prohibit the use of neonicotinoids (a type of pesticide known for potentially harming pollinators like bees) across several specific contexts starting January 1, 2028. The ban would apply to neonicotinoid applications on golf courses, turf grass, lawns, playing fields, outdoor ornamental plants, state or municipal properties, and certain agricultural crops like corn, wheat, and soybeans. The only exception to this prohibition would be in cases where the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection declares an environmental emergency that requires such pesticide use. The bill's underlying purpose is to protect pollinators, birds, ecosystems, and public health by reducing the widespread application of these potentially harmful chemicals, reflecting growing scientific concerns about the environmental and health impacts of neonicotinoids.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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