HB 3461
Creates a pesticide licensing exemption for certain employees using a battery-powered device to apply pesticides.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
This bill creates an exemption from pesticide licensing for certain employees who use battery-powered devices to apply pesticides. Specifically, employees of agencies, tribes, utilities, and governmental bodies can apply pesticides without a license if the pesticide is not restricted-use, the device is battery-powered with a maximum of five gallons of pesticide, and the employee has completed specific training. The bill also outlines training standards and procedures for employers to provide this training to their employees.
Key provisions
- Allows employees of certain agencies and tribes to apply pesticides without a license using battery-powered devices.
- Specifies criteria for pesticide application under the exemption: non-restricted-use pesticides, battery-powered devices with a maximum of five gallons, and completed training.
- Requires the State Department of Agriculture to develop training standards and materials.
- Outlines employer responsibilities for providing training to employees.
- Amends ORS 634.116 to reflect the new exemption.
- Establishes fees for pesticide operator licenses.
- Defines exemptions for federal, state, and local agencies, utilities, and vector control districts.
- Requires public applicators to inform clients of alternative assistance sources.
Who is affected
- State and local government agencies
- Indian tribes
- Utilities
- Pesticide applicators
- Employees who apply pesticides
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