BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Adopt Recommended Positions on State Legislation: AB 1603 (Schultz) Pesticides: Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), SB 949 (Becker) Environmental Protection: Natural Resources Agency: Resource of Statewide Significance: Santa Cruz Mountains, and Other Legislation Which May Require Urgent Consideration for a Position by the Board.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Adopt a position of "Support" on: AB 1603 (Schultz) Pesticides: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); and
B. Adopt a position of "Support" on: SB 949 (Becker) Environmental protection: Natural Resources Agency: resource of statewide significance: Santa Cruz Mountains.
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SUMMARY:
AB 1603 (Schultz) Pesticides: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (Amended-04/06/2026)
Position Recommendation: Support
Priority: Recommendation: 3
Existing law regulates the registration, sale, and use of pesticides in California and authorizes the Department of Pesticide Regulation to oversee pesticide use to protect public health and the environment.
AB 1603 would prohibit, beginning January 1, 2035, the use, manufacture, sale, or distribution of pesticides containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as active, adjuvant, or inert ingredients. The bill would also prohibit, beginning January 1, 2030, the use and sale of specified PFAS-containing pesticides.
The bill would prohibit the Department of Pesticide Regulation from registering new pesticides that contain intentionally added PFAS. The bill would designate pesticides containing intentionally added PFAS as restricted materials, subject to permit requirements, labeling, and public disclosure beginning July 1, 2028. The bill would require disclosure statements indicating that PFAS-containing pesticides may contaminate produce, g...
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