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This bill amends Minnesota's existing pesticide regulations to explicitly prohibit burning pesticide containers. Specifically, the bill modifies section 18B.07, subdivision 8 of Minnesota Statutes to add language that restricts the disposal of pesticide containers through burning. The bill maintains existing requirements that pesticide, rinsate (liquid residue from cleaning pesticide equipment), and containers must be disposed of in accordance with state law and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and that disposal methods must not cause unreasonable adverse environmental effects. The new prohibition on burning pesticide containers will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving businesses and individuals time to adjust their disposal practices. The goal appears to be preventing potential environmental contamination and health risks associated with burning potentially toxic pesticide containers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2576&ssn=0&y=2025