The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by updating the provisions related to water quality protection fees for pesticide and fertilizer registrations. It establishes a fixed annual water quality protection fee of $270.00 per product for registrants, with an additional late fee of $100.00 for renewal registrations if the fee is submitted after June 30. Furthermore, it introduces an additional $100.00 water quality protection fee for each brand and product name of specialty fertilizers or soil conditioners registered.

Additionally, the bill removes previous fee structures for fertilizer manufacturers and distributors, which included a variable fee based on nitrogen content and a fixed fee per pound sold. It also modifies the language regarding the suspension of fee collection if funds are used for purposes outside those specified in the act, changing "Upon" to "On." Lastly, the expiration date for this section has been extended from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 324.8715