Illinois HB5305 bans neonicotinoid-coated or treated corn, soybean, or wheat seeds starting January 1, 2029, unless a waiver is issued.
HB5305 amends the Illinois Pesticide Act to prohibit the sale, offer for sale, use, or distribution of corn, soybean, or wheat seeds coated or treated with neonicotinoids, effective January 1, 2029. The Department of Agriculture may issue waivers for treated seeds, subject to specific conditions and a maximum duration of two years. The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the University of Illinois, must study and report on alternatives to neonicotinoid use by January 1, 2029.
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