Bill > HB221

This bill amends Title 3 of the Delaware Code related to pesticide regulation by increasing the maximum biennial pesticide registration fee that the Department of Agriculture can charge. Currently, the fee is capped at $140, and the bill would raise this maximum limit to $500 for each pesticide or device registration. The legislation allows the Department of Agriculture, with the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture, to set a fee that more accurately reflects the actual costs of regulating and overseeing pesticide sales and use in the state. The bill also makes a technical correction by removing the "/or" language in the text, replacing "and/or" with "and" to improve the clarity and precision of the legal text. The revenue generated from these registration fees will continue to be deposited into a special fund account within the Department of Agriculture, which helps support the department's regulatory activities related to pesticides.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142579