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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to pesticide applications. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes and directs the Massachusetts Pesticide Board, in consultation with the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board, to provide regulations allowing alternative means for private property owners to opt-out of wide-area and mosquito control pesticide applications. The alternatives include allowing municipalities to include an "opt-out" provision on their annual census forms, and allowing residents to submit a hand-delivered letter to the municipal clerk requesting exclusion of their property from such pesticide application programs. These changes to the existing regulations must be implemented at least 90 days before the start of the 2019 pesticide spraying season.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2540 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S531 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S531.pdf |
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