The bill amends the pesticide registration fee in Wyoming, increasing the annual fee from $140 to $210 for each product registered. Additionally, the distribution of the fee is modified, with $195 of the fee being allocated to a newly created special natural resource account within the Department of Agriculture, which is designated for funding the pesticide registration fee program. Furthermore, $15 of the fee will be directed to a pesticide education account, also established within the Department of Agriculture, to support the pesticide applicator certification program provided by the University of Wyoming.

The changes will take effect for products that are initially registered or renewed on or after July 1, 2026. This bill aims to ensure adequate funding for both the pesticide registration and education programs, reflecting an increase in the financial requirements for pesticide registrants in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-7-356