SB151 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Clay ScofieldTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Pesticides and pesticide devices, registration biennially, new fee schedule, Sec. 2-27-9 am'd.

Summary

SB151 shifts pesticide and pesticide device registrations in Alabama from annual to biennial renewals and allows fees up to $400 per product, with a name-based transition schedule and fee adjustments by the Agriculture commissioner with board approval.

What This Bill Does

It requires biennial renewals for each registered pesticide or device, sets a biennial fee schedule up to $400 per product, and introduces transitional rules for 2012 based on registrant's name (A–M vs N–Z). It also authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, with the State Board's approval, to adjust the fee as needed and to implement the new schedule. Applications for registration must still include the $400 per product fee, and special local needs registrations and other existing provisions remain in effect. Fees collected go to the Agricultural Fund.

Who It Affects

• Pesticide and pesticide device distributors, sellers, or transports in Alabama: must register biennially instead of annually, with fees that may be up to $400 per product and a transitional pricing schedule based on name initials.
• The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and its State Board: gain authority to set and adjust the biennial fee schedule to reflect costs.

Key Provisions

• Registration shifts from annual to biennial renewals for pesticides and pesticide devices; the biennial fee cannot exceed $400.
• A transitional renewal schedule in 2012 based on registrant name: A–M renewals for two years at $400 per product; N–Z renewals for one year at $200 per product, then two years at $400 per product after 2013.
• The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, with approval of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries, may adjust the fee as necessary to reflect costs, subject to notice and hearing.
• An application for registration requires a $400 fee per pesticide, with exceptions per the transitional schedule.
• Special local need registrations and other existing rules continue to apply; funds go to the Agricultural Fund of the State Treasury.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Agriculture and Industries Department