Paraquat Dichloride
On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1963 (Chapter 688, Statutes of 2024). This act adds sections 14085 and 14086 to the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) and requires the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to complete a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride (paraquat) pursuant to FAC section 12824, and make the determination to retain, cancel, or suspend its registration or to place new appropriate restrictions on the use of pesticide products containing paraquat by January 1, 2029.
- Notice of Initiation of Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride, PDF
- List of Products Included in Reevaluation, PDF
- The text of AB 1963 can be found at the California Legislative Information website
For content questions, contact:
Andrew Turcotte
1001 I Street, P. O. Box 4015
Sacramento, CA 95812-4015
Phone: (916) 445-4403
E-mail: Andrew.Turcotte@cdpr.ca.gov