Last week, Hawaii became the first US state to ban the use of pesticides containing chlorpyrifos, a chemical that has been linked to causing developmental delays in children.
Senate Bill 3095, which was introduced back in January, was unanimously passed and signed into effect by Gov. David Ige (D).
The legislation prohibits any person or agricultural establishment from using pesticides containing chlorpyrifos as an active ingredient, starting on January 1st, 2019. Businesses will be allowed to apply for extensions on the deadline should they need more time to adjust to the change.
However, the…
