This bill amends Section 668.12 of the Iowa Code to establish a defense against civil liability for the use of pesticides that are registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. It introduces a new subsection that specifies that a pesticide label will be deemed sufficient for health and safety warning requirements if it meets one of three criteria: it is approved by the EPA, it aligns with the most recent human health assessment conducted under the federal Act, or it corresponds with the EPA's carcinogenicity classification for the pesticide.

By providing these specific criteria for labeling, the bill aims to clarify the obligations of pesticide users regarding warnings and labeling under state law, including Code chapter 206, and any common law duties to warn. This legislative change is intended to reduce the potential for tort liability associated with pesticide use, thereby offering legal protection to those who comply with federal labeling standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 668.12