Bill

Bill > SB108


LA SB108

LA SB108
Provides that the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry has the exclusive authority to make certain decisions related to pesticide labeling. (8/1/26)


summary

Introduced
02/22/2026
In Committee
02/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To enact R.S. 3:3221.1, relative to the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry; to provide relative to registration and renewals related to pesticide la

AI Summary

This bill establishes that the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry has the sole authority to make decisions regarding pesticide labeling, including registration and renewal processes, as outlined in existing law. Specifically, it mandates that any pesticide sold in the state must have a label that is consistent with the one registered with the commissioner, preventing any significant changes to the registered label at the time of sale. This provision is intended to supersede any other state laws or requirements concerning pesticide labels or warnings, while importantly preserving the state's overall authority to regulate the use, distribution, and sale of pesticides.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Withdrawn from the files of the Senate prior to introduction. (on 03/09/2026)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...