Vermont S0176 prohibits the use of the herbicide paraquat to protect public health.
Vermont S0176 bans the sale, use, and application of the herbicide paraquat, except under specific authorization by the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. This bill aims to safeguard Vermonters from the significant health risks associated with paraquat exposure, including increased risks of Parkinson’s disease, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and childhood leukemia. The prohibition takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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