California Eyes Novel Risk-Based Pesticide Fees to Help Budget

摘要

California wants to change the way it charges fees on pesticide sales by switching from a flat fee toa tiered system that increases based on health risks associated with exposure.The plan would update the state’s fee structure for the first time in 16 years and nearly double thecosts for high-risk pesticides, such as those containing 1,3-dicloropropane and metam-potassium,which are among the most popular in the state to treat insects and weeds. Both come with apoison warning label.