SB12

Classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides in Hawaii.

This bill classifies neonicotinoid pesticides as restricted use pesticides in Hawaii, requiring certification for their use. It mandates the Department of Agriculture to identify and regulate the most harmful neonicotinoid formulations and develop guidelines for safer alternatives. The bill also prohibits the sale or use of seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoid pesticides. The purpose is to mitigate the destructive impacts of neonicotinoids on pollinator populations and ecosystems, and to address potential health risks to humans.