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AMAZON TO PAY $5M SETTLEMENT FOR UNREGISTERED PESTICIDE CASE IN CALIFORNIA
Nov. 17, 2022
The Scoop magazine reports:
Announced in early November, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reached a $4.97 million settlement with Amazon.com Services, LLC.
Violations included Amazon selling unregistered pesticides in California, failing to report and pay required mill assessment fees associated with the sale of registered pesticides in California, and failing to hold a valid pesticide broker's license.
As announced by DPR, Amazon will pay $3.69 million in unpaid pesticide sales assessment fees and related late penalties, and $1.28 million in civil penalties associated with retail sales of unregistered pesticides into California.
"It is critical that those selling pesticides in California, especially companies with Amazon's resources, reach and influence, comply with pesticide laws that protect the health of all Californians and our environment," said DPR Director Julie Henderson. "DPR's action should send a message to all pesticide sellers, including online sellers, that California will take action to protect the health and safety of its people and environment."
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