SF2936

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to regulate the disposal of pesticide containers by prohibiting their burning to prevent environmental harm.

Main Provisions

• The bill specifically amends Minnesota Statutes related to agriculture.
• It stipulates that pesticide containers cannot be disposed of by burning.
• Disposal of pesticide rinsate (the liquid that remains after rinsing pesticide containers) must comply with existing standards under the chapter and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
• The goal is to ensure disposal methods do not harm the environment.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Previously, guidelines may have allowed for various methods of pesticide container disposal under certain regulations. This amendment explicitly prohibits burning as a disposal method.

Relevant Terms

pesticide containers, burning prohibition, environmental protection, FIFRA, pesticide rinsate disposal.