nh-2026-226: Worker Protection
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Summary
Readopt
The agency’s own summary, as published.
The rule, in full
497 words as published, October 22, 2026. View the original →
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE RULES STATE HOUSE ANNEX 25 CAPITOL STREET, ROOM 234 CONCORD, NH 03301 RulemakingNoticeForm Notice Number: 2026-226 Rule Number: Pes 1100
1. Agency: Pesticide Control Board
Agency Address: New Hampshire Pesticide Control Board c/o Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food Division of Pesticide Control 1 Granite Place South Suite 211 Concord, NH 03301
6. (a) Summary of what the rule says and of any proposed amendments including
whether the rule implements a state statute for the first time: Pes 1100, Worker Protection, requires training of agricultural workers where the pesticide label invokes the need for training. The proposal is a readoption without amendment. Does this rule implement a state statute for the first time? The proposal does not implement a state statute for the first time. 6. (b) Brief description of the groups affected: Individuals, typically farmers, raising a commodity and using a pesticide where the pesticide label identifies the need to train agricultural workers. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 10/14/2026 6. (c) Specific section or sections of state statute or federal statute or regulation which the rule is intended to implement: Rule Specific Federal or State Statute Which the Rule Implements Pes 1100 40 CFR 170; RSA 430:31, IV(j) Pes 1103.05 RSA 430:43
7. Contact person for copies and questions including requests to accommodate
persons with disabilities: Name: David J Rousseau Title: Director Address: NH Division of Pesticide Control Phone Number: (603) 271-3640 1 Granite Place South Suite 211 Concord, NH 03301 FAX Number: (603) 271-3640 Email: david.j.rousseau@agr.nh.gov
8. Deadline for submission of materials in writing or, if practicable for the agency, in
the electronic format specified: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 _ Fax X Email david.j.rousseau@agr.nh.gov _ Other
9. Public hearing scheduled for:
Date: Monday, November 16, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM Place: Brown Building NH Dept of Health and Human Services 129 Pleasant Street Concord, NH 03301 Electronic Access, if applicable: N/A
10. Fiscal Impact Statement (Prepared by Legislative Budget Assistant):
FIS #: 26:215, dated: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1. Comparison of the costs of the proposed rule(s) to the existing rule(s):
There is no difference in costs when comparing the proposed rules to the existing rules.
2. Cite the Federal mandate. Identify the impact on state funds:
No Federal mandate, no impact on state funds. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 10/14/2026
C. To independently owned businesses:
None. 11. Statement Relative to Part I, Article 28-a of the N.H. Constitution: This proposal does not impose any new, expanded, or modified programs or responsibilities upon any political subdivisions of the state, and thus does not violate the NH Constitution, Part I, Article 28-a. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (603) 271-3680 Generated on 10/14/2026
Documents
- Full text (state register) · October 22, 2026
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