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HB 2712

Modifies provisions relating to pesticides by including pesticides registered by certain federal agencies as satisfying requirements for a warning label for cancer

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dane Diehl

Missouri may satisfy its cancer warning labeling requirements for pesticides by using EPA-approved federal labeling or FIFRA-based classifications, aligning state rules with federa

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Bill Summary · HB 2712

Overview

House Bill 2712 (2026; Missouri) amends pesticide registration requirements and, notably, adds a provision that a pesticide registered by certain federal agencies or a label that aligns with federal pesticide labeling requirements can satisfy state cancer warning label requirements. The bill reorganizes and codifies provisions related to pesticide registration, fees, renewal, exemptions, and enforcement, aligning state rules with federal standards in the area of carcinogenicity labeling.

Main purpose and intent

  • Align Missouri’s pesticide labeling requirements with federal standards for cancer warnings.
  • Streamline the registration process by allowing federal registrations or federally compliant labels to satisfy state cancer-warning label obligations.
  • Reorganize and update the state pesticide registration framework, including fees, renewal timelines, and compliance procedures.

Key provisions and changes

  • Repeal and replace 281.260 with a new section detailing pesticide registration requirements:
    • All pesticides distributed, sold, offered for sale, or held for sale in Missouri (including intrastate and certain inter-state movements) must be registered with the Director of the Department of Agriculture.
    • Annual renewal of registrations.
    • Required information for registration includes registrant identity and contact, pesticide name, classification, and a complete copy of labeling and all claims/directions for use.
  • Fees:
    • Annual registration fee: $200 per product per calendar year (or part thereof).
    • Fee allocations:
    • Deposited to the Agriculture Protection Fund, for administering pest and pesticide programs.
    • Up to 7% may be deposited into the Pesticide Education Fund.
    • Provisions to adjust/offset fees if funding exceeds reasonable program costs.
    • Expiration: Registrations expire December 31 of each year unless renewed.
    • Special local needs registrations and federal disapproval implications noted.
  • Renewal process:
    • Registrations in effect on December 31 with timely renewal applications and fees continue in force until renewal decision or denial.
    • Renewal notices mailed at least 90 days before expiration.
    • Additional late-renewal fee: $50 if renewal not filed by January 1, unless an affidavit is provided claiming no distribution of unregistered product.
  • Compliance and hearings:
    • If a product does not meet state labeling/federal requirements, the Director notifies the registrant and may hold a public hearing within 90 days if the registrant requests it. The Director can deny or cancel registration if non-compliant.
    • Appeals follow existing frameworks (Sections 536.100 to 536.140).
  • Special local needs and federal compliance:
    • If the state complies with federal requirements for special local needs, registrants must follow state labeling provisions and federal laws. When multiple pesticides meet the same requirement, no preference is given to one over another.
  • Director discretion:
    • Director may require the complete pesticide formula for registration consideration.
    • Experimental use permits may be issued (and regulated) to collect data necessary for registration, with terms set by the Director.
  • Cancer warning labeling (new subsection):
    • For pesticides registered by the U.S. EPA under FIFRA; or labeling approved by the EPA; or consistent with EPA carcinogenicity classifications, a label satisfying these federal criteria is sufficient to meet Missouri’s cancer warning requirements under other state laws.
    • Language clarifies this does not grant complete immunity from liability in the state.
  • Transfers within the state:
    • No state registration is required for pesticides shipped between plants/warehouses within Missouri operated by the same entity.
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Provisions regarding non-essentiality as a criterion for denial of registration.
    • Provisions for disposal of existing stock after a manufacturer/distributor ceases to register the product.

Who is affected

  • Pesticide manufacturers, distributors, and registrants seeking to sell or distribute pesticides in Missouri.
  • Missouri Department of Agriculture (Director/agency) responsible for registration, fee collection, compliance, and enforcement.
  • Certified labeling and EPA-approved labeling programs, as federal labeling compliance is now recognized for state cancer warnings.
  • Retailers and end-users may see changes in how cancer warning labeling is satisfied for certain products.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Registration cycle: Annual registrations; expiration on December 31 unless renewed.
  • Renewal process: Renewal applications and fees due in a timely manner; 90-day notice for renewal; late renewal fee if applicable.
  • Effective date and implementation: The bill’s text sets forth ongoing administrative rules and potential fee adjustments if funding surpasses costs.
  • Appeals: Public hearing process available if registration is challenged; standard administrative appeal framework applies.
  • Federal alignment: As of the bill’s terms, FDA/EPA-approved labeling and FIFRA-based carcinogenicity classifications can satisfy Missouri’s cancer-warning labeling requirement.

Notes

  • The bill is described as similar to SB 1005 (2026).
  • It aims to reduce duplication by leveraging federal standards, while preserving state oversight and fee structures to fund administration of pest and pesticide programs.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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