Existing law regulates the use of pesticides and authorizes the Director of Pesticide Regulation to adopt regulations to govern the possession, sale, or use of specified pesticides, as prescribed. Existing law requires the director to designate and establish a list of restricted materials based upon, but not limited to, specified criteria, including the danger of impairment to public health, as provided. Existing law authorizes the director to adopt regulations that prohibit the use or possession of a restricted material in certain areas or under certain conditions. Existing law restricts the use of certain herbicides, pesticides, and compounds, including 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and sodium fluoroacetate, subject to regulations adopted by the director.
This bill, commencing June 1, 2021, would prohibit the use of a pesticide that contains the active ingredient chlorpyrifos.

Statutes affected:
01/10/19 - Introduced: 32282 EDC
03/20/19 - Amended Senate: 32282 EDC
05/01/19 - Amended Senate: 32282 EDC
06/11/19 - Amended Assembly: 32282 EDC
SB86: 32282 EDC