LD1323

Maine LD1323 prohibits neonicotinoid pesticide use and neonicotinoid-treated seed sales for certain crops.

Maine LD1323 prohibits the use and sale of neonicotinoid-treated seeds for soybeans and cereal grains. It also bans outdoor neonicotinoid pesticide applications during bloom and to crops harvested post-bloom. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, after consulting with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, can issue a one-year exemption if an environmental or agricultural emergency exists and less harmful alternatives are ineffective. Exemptions require integrated pest management training, pest risk assessment, and record-keeping.