The bill amends Section 668.12 of the Iowa Code to establish specific guidelines regarding tort liability related to pesticides. It introduces a new subsection that states that for any pesticide registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, the label approved by the EPA will fulfill any state requirements for health or safety warnings. This includes labels that are consistent with the most recent human health assessments or carcinogenicity classifications performed by the EPA.

Importantly, the new language clarifies that while the approved labels will satisfy state law requirements concerning warnings or labeling, it does not prevent individuals from pursuing legal action based on other state laws or doctrines. This provision aims to streamline the legal responsibilities of pesticide manufacturers while still allowing for accountability under different legal frameworks.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 668.12
Reprinted: 668.12