Minnesota HF2761 modifies pesticide management plan requirements to include pesticides from treated seeds, expands coordination with local.

Minnesota HF2761 adds pesticides from treated seeds to the commissioner's pesticide management plan requirements. The bill broadens coordination of the pesticide management plan to include local governments and public health agencies. It also mandates action to prevent and monitor pesticide contamination of surface water and air. The commissioner is required to develop a systemic pesticide-treated seed program by January 1, 2027, which includes tracking the quantity and location of treated seed usage.

Minnesota HF2761 modifies pesticide management plan requirements to include pesticides from treated seeds, expands coordination with local.

Minnesota HF2761 adds pesticides from treated seeds to the commissioner's pesticide management plan requirements. The bill broadens coordination of the pesticide management plan to include local governments and public health agencies. It also mandates action to prevent and monitor pesticide contamination of surface water and air. The commissioner is required to develop a systemic pesticide-treated seed program by January 1, 2027, which includes tracking the quantity and location of treated seed usage.