SF 2789 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Restricted pesticide handler definition addition provision and restricted pesticide license requirements for handlers modifications

This bill clarifies who qualifies as a "handler" for restricted pesticides in Minnesota. It defines a handler as someone meeting federal requirements (40 CFR §171.201) who mixes or loads restricted pesticides under a licensed applicator’s supervision. The bill modifies licensing rules to specify that handlers performing mixing/loading activities do not need their own license but must work under a licensed applicator’s direct oversight. It also maintains the existing prohibition on selling restricted pesticides online to unlicensed residents, requiring sellers to verify the buyer’s license status. The changes directly affect agricultural workers handling restricted pesticides and pesticide sellers.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025 Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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Mar 20, 2025
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