House Bill No. introduced by J. Schillinger and others establishes new legal responsibilities for entities involved in the pesticide supply chain, including manufacturers, marketers, dealers, distributors, retailers, and sellers. The bill mandates that these entities have a duty to warn consumers, applicators, and the public about the risks associated with pesticides. It specifies that liability for failing to provide such warnings will not attach unless the entity does not comply with certain conditions, including having a label approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and being registered with both the EPA and the state Department of Agriculture.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for codification, stating that the new section will be integrated into Title 27, chapter 1, part 7 of the Montana Code Annotated. It also contains a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining valid parts will still be in effect. The act will apply to causes of action arising on or after its effective date.