South Dakota's licensed commercial pesticide applicators must now maintain proof they can cover potential damage from their work—either through a $100,000 surety bond, liability insurance of at least $100,000 per person and per incident, or a letter from a bank or accountant confirming $100,000 in net assets. They must show this proof to the Department of Agriculture when requested. This requirement doesn't apply to employees of pesticide companies or government workers.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5.
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 117
First Reading House H.J. 98
Arthur Rusch
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Nancy Rasmussen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Agriculture and Natural Resources — Deferred to the 41st legislative day