DPR 25-003 – Pesticide Use Near Schoolsites

DPR amended Title 3, California Code of Regulations (3 CCR) sections 6428, 6434, 6623, 6624, 6690, and 6692. This action will incorporate and conform DPR’s regulations to new requirements established by Assembly Bill (AB) 1864 (Stats. 2024, Ch. 552), which became effective on January 1, 2025, by regulating pesticide applications made for the production of an agricultural commodity within ¼ mile of a schoolsite. This action requires a separate site identification (site ID) number for the portion of an agricultural field that lies within ¼ mile of a schoolsite. Additionally, for applications made for the production of an agricultural commodity within ¼ mile of a schoolsite:

  1. Restricted material permit applications must include the anticipated method of application as specified in 3 CCR section 6691.
  2. Notices of intent (NOIs) must include the method of application as specified in 3 CCR section 6691 and the allowable dates and time ranges during which the application can be applied that comply with the date and time restrictions in 3 CCR section 6691.
  3. Pesticide use reports (PUR) must include method of application as specified in 3 CCR section 6691.

This action also expands the definition of “schoolsite” to include private schools (kindergarten and grades 1-12) serving six or more pupils effective December 31, 2026.

Date Noticed: 05/30/2025
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Status: Adopted
Section 100: No
Adopted: Yes
Status & Notes:
Filed with Secretary of State 12/17/2025
Comment Period:
  • 05/30/2025 - 07/14/2025

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