Bill > S04771

This bill prohibits the non-emergency application of pesticides or lawn care pesticides within any municipal park lands and lands under the jurisdiction of the state office of parks, recreation and historic preservation. It also requires the state office to provide public notice at least 72 hours prior to any pesticide application. The bill defines key terms such as "pesticide," "lawn care pesticide," "microbial pesticide," and "biochemical pesticide," and authorizes the state office to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.