This bill amends Minnesota Statutes related to agriculture by introducing a new definition for "handler" and modifying the requirements for restricted pesticide licenses. Specifically, it defines a "handler" as an individual who meets federal requirements and engages in preapplication activities involving the mixing and loading of restricted use pesticides under the supervision of a licensed pesticide applicator. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the application or use of a pesticide includes various activities such as mixing, loading, and disposing of pesticide materials, while removing the previous mention of preapplication activities from the definition.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that individuals may not use restricted use pesticides without the necessary license or certification, but allows handlers to perform certain preapplication activities under supervision. It also maintains the prohibition against selling restricted use pesticides over the internet to unlicensed individuals, requiring sellers to verify the purchaser's licensing status. These changes aim to enhance the regulation of pesticide handling and ensure safety in pesticide application practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 18B.01, 18B.30