Bill > HB2679

This bill establishes new regulations on neonicotinoid pesticides in Oregon, focusing on restricting their use in residential landscapes. The State Department of Agriculture will be required to classify pesticides containing neonicotinoid chemicals (such as imidacloprid and clothianidin) as restricted-use pesticides, with some exceptions for veterinary, animal care, and personal care products. Generally, restricted neonicotinoid pesticides cannot be applied to residential landscapes like home gardens or lawns, though licensed applicators can use them in specific circumstances, such as managing structural pests, controlling invasive invertebrate pests, or when an emergency permit is issued. The bill defines key terms like "residential landscape" and "invasive invertebrate pest" and provides the department with authority to designate additional neonicotinoid chemicals for restriction. The new regulations will become operative on January 1, 2027, giving the State Department of Agriculture time to prepare implementation, and the bill will take effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns. The primary goal appears to be protecting residential environments and potentially reducing environmental exposure to these pesticides.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2679