Definition of currently avoidable use modification in the pesticide control chapter

This bill amends Minnesota law to clarify the definition of "currently unavoidable use" for PFAS chemicals within the pesticide control chapter. It directly affects agricultural regulations and the classification of certain pesticide uses by providing a more specific legal standard for what constitutes unavoidable applications. The key provision updates the statutory language to specify that unavoidable use means applications essential for health, safety, or societal functioning where alternatives are not reasonably available, while allowing consideration of pest resistance and potential health and environmental impacts of alternative products. This change aims to create clearer guidelines for when pesticide use can be deemed necessary under state pesticide control regulations.