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Best Management Practices for the Use of Neonicotinoid Treated Article Seeds and Neonicotinoid Pesticides.
Vermont Proposed Rule: 25P031
AGENCY: Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule establishes BMPs for use of: (A) neonicotinoid treated article seeds when used prior to January 1, 2031; (B)neonicotinoid treated article seeds when the Secretary issues a written exemption order pursuant to section 1105b of this chapter authorizing the use of neonicotinoid treated article seeds;(C) neonicotinoid pesticides when the Secretary issues a written exemption order pursuant to section 1105c of this chapter authorizing the use of neonicotinoid pesticides; and (D) the agricultural use after July 1, 2025 of neonicotinoid pesticides the use of which is not otherwise prohibited under law.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Steve Dwinell, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2901 Tel: 802-522-6973 E-mail Steve.Dwinell@vermont.gov URL: https://agriculture.vermont.gov/best-management-practices-neonicotinoid-treated-article-seeds-and-neonicotinoid-pesticides.
FOR COPIES: Zach Szczukowski, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets 116 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2901 Tel:802-636-7029 E-Mail: Zach.Szczukowski@vermont.gov.