Washington HB2279 mandates the Department of Agriculture to evaluate and establish criteria for PFAS chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides.

Washington HB2279 requires the Department of Agriculture to establish criteria for evaluating the use of PFAS chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides. The bill mandates the department to review and potentially cancel or refuse the registration of products containing PFAS chemicals. The evaluation criteria must include conditions for the director to refuse or cancel a registration. The bill aims to ensure the safety of agricultural crops by regulating the use of PFAS chemicals, which are known to negatively impact human health and the environment.

Washington HB2279 mandates the Department of Agriculture to evaluate and establish criteria for PFAS chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides.

Washington HB2279 requires the Department of Agriculture to establish criteria for evaluating the use of PFAS chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides. The bill mandates the department to review and potentially cancel or refuse the registration of products containing PFAS chemicals. The evaluation criteria must include conditions for the director to refuse or cancel a registration. The bill aims to ensure the safety of agricultural crops by regulating the use of PFAS chemicals, which are known to negatively impact human health and the environment.