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Committee narrows Paraquat allowances, plans phased ban with agency permit window
Summary
The committee debated specific application limits for Paraquat and agreed on a framework that would ban the herbicide except by agency permit and phase in a full ban by Dec. 31, 2030; members discussed limiting non-hand-spray apparatus to 32–36-inch strips and a maximum spray height of about 14 inches to reduce drift.
The committee discussed final drafting details for a Paraquat bill, focusing on permitted application methods and a ban timetable. Chair reported the committee is moving toward the House version’s approach: an immediate ban except by permit from the Agency of Agriculture, followed by a full…
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