SB2459 amends Hawaii pesticide laws to increase buffer zones around schools and standardize pesticide reporting.

SB2459 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase the buffer zone for restricted pesticide applications around schools from 100 feet to one-half mile during normal school hours. This change aims to prevent acute health effects and long-term neurological impacts on children. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its public summaries of restricted pesticide use, detailing quantities, locations, and active ingredients.

SB2459 amends Hawaii pesticide laws to increase buffer zones around schools and standardize pesticide reporting.

SB2459 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase the buffer zone for restricted pesticide applications around schools from 100 feet to one-half mile during normal school hours. This change aims to prevent acute health effects and long-term neurological impacts on children. The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to use consistent units of measurement in its public summaries of restricted pesticide use, detailing quantities, locations, and active ingredients.