An act relating to the regulation of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides

This bill requires second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides to be registered as restricted-use pesticides in Vermont, meaning they can only be applied by certified pesticide professionals. It specifically targets products containing active ingredients like brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, and difethialone, which are currently available for broader use. The legislation directs the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets to create rules ensuring these rodenticides do not cause significant harm to non-target wildlife populations or their habitats. Additionally, the bill mandates a report by January 1, 2026, to assess the environmental and health impacts of regulating these substances as restricted-use pesticides. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024.