Minnesota HF3704 prohibits the sale and distribution of certain seeds treated with systemic insecticides and the application of neonicotinoid.

Minnesota HF3704 amends state statutes to prohibit the sale and distribution of seeds treated with systemic insecticides, including barley, canola, corn, millet, oat, rye, safflower, sorghum, soybean, and wheat, without a waiver from the commissioner of agriculture. The bill also prohibits the application or treatment of ornamental outdoor plants and turf with neonicotinoid insecticides, except in cases of environmental emergencies. The commissioner can issue farm-specific waivers if certain conditions are met, such as completing a pest risk assessment and maintaining records.

Minnesota HF3704 prohibits the sale and distribution of certain seeds treated with systemic insecticides and the application of neonicotinoid.

Minnesota HF3704 amends state statutes to prohibit the sale and distribution of seeds treated with systemic insecticides, including barley, canola, corn, millet, oat, rye, safflower, sorghum, soybean, and wheat, without a waiver from the commissioner of agriculture. The bill also prohibits the application or treatment of ornamental outdoor plants and turf with neonicotinoid insecticides, except in cases of environmental emergencies. The commissioner can issue farm-specific waivers if certain conditions are met, such as completing a pest risk assessment and maintaining records.