Read the full article by Rachel Ohm (Portland Press Herald)
“A proposal before the Maine Legislature would exempt agricultural pesticides from reporting requirements and a ban on products containing forever chemicals by 2030.
Supporters of the proposal acknowledged during a public hearing Monday that forever chemicals, the per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS, are a problem but said the farming industry needs more time to figure out solutions.
Opponents raised concerns about pesticides containing PFAS contributing to food contamination and said the current law is reasonable, providing sufficient time for manufacturers to develop alternatives or apply for an exemption.” …