The bill amends Section 668.12 of the Iowa Code by adding a new subsection that establishes a defense against tort liability for the use of pesticides registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. It 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.

This new legal language effectively protects individuals and entities from civil liability related to pesticide use, provided they adhere to the labeling standards set forth by the EPA. The bill aims to clarify the obligations regarding warnings and labeling under state law, ensuring that compliance with federal regulations suffices to meet state requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 668.12