Bill > HB3461

This bill creates a specific exemption to pesticide licensing requirements for certain government employees using battery-powered pesticide application devices. Under the new law, employees of government agencies, utilities, and other public entities can apply non-restricted pesticides using a battery-powered device that holds no more than five gallons of pesticide, provided they first complete a specific training program developed by the State Department of Agriculture. The bill requires the department to create standardized training materials and mandates that employers provide this training to employees before they can use the machine-powered devices. The provisions will become operative on January 1, 2026, and the bill takes effect 91 days after the 2025 legislative session adjourns. This change aims to simplify pesticide application procedures for public employees while maintaining safety standards through required training, potentially making pest control more efficient for government entities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3461