Vermont finalizes landmark ban of paraquat

Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed legislation banning paraquat, a herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease in agricultural workers, making Vermont the first state to implement such a ban effective November 1. The ban addresses health and safety concerns for workers exposed to the chemical in agricultural and landscaping operations.

Montpelier, VT — Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) has signed legislation banning paraquat, a controversial herbicide that has been tied to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease among agricultural workers. Scott’s signature on H. 739 cements Vermont as the first state to do so. Effective Nov. 1, the…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.