Purpose

• The bill aims to prohibit the sale, distribution, use, or application of neonicotinoid pesticides within the state of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• It adds a new prohibition to Minnesota Statutes, specifically in chapter 18B, creating a new section 18B.116.
• The prohibition applies to every state agency, political subdivision of the state, any person, or any other legal entity operating within Minnesota.
• The terms used indicate a statewide ban on neonicotinoid pesticides (often referred to as neonicotinoids or neonics) for sale, distribution, and use.
• The excerpt does not list any exceptions, rules for enforcement, or penalties.

Impact and Scope

• The bill would change current practice by removing permission to sell, distribute, or apply neonicotinoid pesticides in Minnesota.
• It targets both government entities and private individuals or organizations operating in the state.

Notes on Details

• The provided text only shows the prohibition and its broad applicability; it does not include potential exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, effective dates, or implementation rules.

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Relevant Terms - neonicotinoid pesticides - neonicotinoids / neonics (alternate term) - sale - distribution - use - application - Minnesota - Minnesota Statutes - chapter 18B - 18B.116 - state agency - political subdivision - person - legal entity - prohibition