Vermont H0739 prohibits the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat, with limited exemptions.

Vermont H0739 prohibits the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat, defining it to include herbicides known as "paraquat," "paraquat dichloride," and "paraquat bis(methylsulfate)." The bill allows for limited exemptions only when no other less harmful pesticide would be effective in controlling plant diseases. These exemptions are valid for up to one year and must specify the paraquat to be used, the permitted uses, the order's date and duration, and its geographic scope.

Vermont H0739 prohibits the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat, with limited exemptions.

Vermont H0739 prohibits the use and sale of the herbicide paraquat, defining it to include herbicides known as "paraquat," "paraquat dichloride," and "paraquat bis(methylsulfate)." The bill allows for limited exemptions only when no other less harmful pesticide would be effective in controlling plant diseases. These exemptions are valid for up to one year and must specify the paraquat to be used, the permitted uses, the order's date and duration, and its geographic scope.