The bill aims to restrict the use of neonicotinoid pesticides and mandates the pesticide control board to establish rules for their proper application. It introduces a new subdivision in RSA 430, defining terms related to neonicotinoid pesticides, including "bloom," "ornamental plants," and "structural pest control." The bill stipulates that the pesticide control board will classify certain neonicotinoid pesticides as "restricted use" and may ban their application for non-agricultural purposes, except for controlling invasive species or as authorized in RSA 430:61. It also allows for specific exemptions, such as use by certified applicators for indoor applications, structural pest control, and certain agricultural practices, provided they adhere to best management practices.
Additionally, the bill requires the pesticide control board to notify registered apiaries when neonicotinoid pesticides are applied in potentially affected areas and sets a deadline of January 1, 2027, for the implementation of plans regarding restricted use. The bill does not project any revenue impact but indicates that expenditures related to its enforcement may be indeterminable, potentially affecting the judicial and correctional systems due to changes in penalties for violations.