This bill aims to restrict the use of neonicotinoid pesticides in New Hampshire by reclassifying them as "restricted use" and limiting their application to state-certified applicators and licensed dealers. It prohibits the use of these pesticides for non-agricultural purposes and bans their application on state-owned properties, with specific exceptions for controlling invasive species and structural pest control within state buildings. Additionally, the bill mandates that neonicotinoid pesticides cannot be applied to outdoor flowering plants during their bloom periods and restricts their application to dusk until dawn.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to develop an educational program to inform the public about the impacts of neonicotinoid pesticides on pollinators and provide guidance on alternatives. It also establishes penalties for violations, including misdemeanors for individuals and felonies for organizations, along with civil forfeitures and administrative fines. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and is expected to have indeterminable fiscal impacts on state and local expenditures.