Massachusetts S2746 aims to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting neonicotinoid pesticide use on agricultural seeds.

Massachusetts S2746 seeks to safeguard pollinators and public health by banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on agricultural seeds for corn, wheat, and soybean. The bill allows the Department of Agricultural Resources to issue waivers under specific conditions, such as significant pest risks and the absence of less harmful alternatives. Waiver applicants must complete integrated pest management training, conduct a pest risk assessment, and submit a report. The bill also mandates that the department report annually on the number of waivers granted.

Massachusetts S2746 aims to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting neonicotinoid pesticide use on agricultural seeds.

Massachusetts S2746 seeks to safeguard pollinators and public health by banning the use of neonicotinoid pesticides on agricultural seeds for corn, wheat, and soybean. The bill allows the Department of Agricultural Resources to issue waivers under specific conditions, such as significant pest risks and the absence of less harmful alternatives. Waiver applicants must complete integrated pest management training, conduct a pest risk assessment, and submit a report. The bill also mandates that the department report annually on the number of waivers granted.