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Yes: 161 • No: 25
North DakotaSB 20862025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 4.1-33 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to pesticide certification standards; and to amend and reenact sections 4.1-33-01 and 4.1-33-03, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 4.1-33-12, section 4.1-33-13, subsection 1 of section 4.1-33-16, and subsection 5 of section 4.1-33-20 of North Dakota Century Code, relating to pesticide control.
Sponsored By: Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
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Bill Overview
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Stronger penalties for applicator violations
After a hearing, the agriculture commissioner can deny, suspend, revoke, or change a pesticide certification. Reasons include breaking this chapter or its rules, a criminal conviction under FIFRA section 136l, a final civil penalty order under that section, or a concluded state enforcement action for pesticide violations. These changes increase the risk of losing certification for violations and strengthen enforcement of pesticide laws.
Pesticide certifications now follow EPA rules
North Dakota ties pesticide certifications to U.S. EPA rules in 40 CFR 171.101–171.107 as they existed on January 4, 2017. The pesticide control board must use those standards when it sets state rules. Those federal standards are now part of state law and apply to people who apply or sell pesticides. The board must also report to the EPA in the form that agency requires. This can change training, testing, and supervision needs for certification.
Rules for using restricted pesticides
You cannot use a restricted use pesticide unless you are certified or directly supervised by a certified applicator. A competent person may apply a restricted use pesticide under a private applicator’s direct supervision, unless the label says a certified applicator must personally apply it. People applying nonrestricted pesticides under direct supervision do not need certification, unless the label requires it. Direct supervision means instruction and control, with the certified applicator physically available if needed. If the work is done by aircraft, the pilot must be properly certified. A restricted use pesticide is any product the EPA or the state agriculture commissioner classifies as restricted.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/18/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 68 nays 25
Yes: 68 • No: 25
Senate vote • 1/13/2025
Second reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
Yes: 47 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23
4/24/2025HouseSigned by Governor 04/22
4/23/2025SenateSent to Governor
4/21/2025SenateSigned by President
4/21/2025SenateSigned by Speaker
4/21/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 46 nays 0
4/18/2025SenateConcurred
4/18/2025SenateReturned to Senate (12)
3/20/2025SenateSecond reading, passed as amended, yeas 68 nays 25
3/19/2025HouseAmendment adopted, placed on calendar
3/18/2025HouseReported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 14 0 0
3/17/2025HouseRereferred to Agriculture
3/11/2025HouseLaid over one legislative day
3/10/2025HouseReported back, do pass, place on calendar 7 5 2
3/7/2025HouseCommittee Hearing 09:15
3/6/2025HouseIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee
2/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
1/14/2025HouseSecond reading, passed, yeas 47 nays 0
1/13/2025SenateReported back, do pass, place on calendar 5 0 0
1/10/2025SenateCommittee Hearing 10:05
1/9/2025SenateIntroduced, first reading, referred Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
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Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative Beltz
SENATE BILL NO. 2086 with House Amendments
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