Relating to: prohibiting noncommercial uses of neonicotinoid pesticides. (FE)

SB 709 prohibits the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on outdoor ornamental plants, trees, or turf grown for noncommercial purposes (like home gardens or lawns) starting January 1, 2026. It allows exceptions for tree injections, applications by certified pesticide applicators, or uses directly tied to agricultural commodity production. This bill directly affects homeowners, landscapers, and gardeners who currently use these pesticides for non-farm purposes. The law creates a clear regulatory change in pesticide use without altering agricultural practices for commercial farming.