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MA H3714

To create a special commission to study the effects of rat poison on wildlife


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Introduced
05/06/2019
In Committee
05/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the effects of rat poison on wildlife. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to study the issue of resident rodent populations in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of state officials, experts in pest control, and representatives from various advocacy groups. The commission's responsibilities include determining priority areas for addressing rodent conflicts, reviewing rodent management techniques, creating a plan for implementing alternative control methods beyond pesticides, conducting pilot studies on integrative pest management, and developing a model integrative pest management plan. The commission will submit a report on its findings and any proposed legislation by March 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5071 (on 10/29/2020)

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