HF 402

Section 1. new text begin RESIDENTIAL ANTIMICROBIAL PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
LICENSE STUDY.
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new text begin (a) The commissioners of agriculture and health must study the development
and implementation of a new category of license for commercial pesticide applicators
who apply antimicrobial pesticides in homes, apartments, or other residences. The
commissioners must seek and obtain the consultation of a representative of the University
of Minnesota qualified in mold and other fungal microbe pest control. They shall prepare
a report which must include:
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new text begin (1) a discussion of existing federal and state laws and rules, if any, that govern
commercial residential antimicrobial pesticide applicators;
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new text begin (2) a literature review on the need for, and efficacy of, antimicrobial pesticides in a
residential setting and any potential dangers posed by the residential application of these
products, particularly to young children;
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new text begin (3) a survey of the law and process, if any, for licensing commercial residential
antimicrobial pesticide applicators in the rest of the United States; and
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new text begin (4) recommended procedures for licensing prospective residential antimicrobial
pesticide applicators in Minnesota, highlighting provisions that test the applicant's
understanding of the efficacy of antimicrobial pesticides and methods for mitigating any
potential dangers discovered in the review required in clause (2).
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new text begin (b) No later than December 1, 2007, the commissioners shall report the results of
the study described in paragraph (a) and an implementation plan to the house and senate
committees with jurisdiction over agricultural policy and finance and environmental
health.
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