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ME LD125
ME LD125An Act To Prohibit the Aerial Spraying of Glyphosate and Other Synthetic Herbicides for the Purpose of Silviculture
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Introduced
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
In Committee
01/19/2021
01/19/2021
Crossed Over
06/07/2021
06/07/2021
Passed
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Dead
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Vetoed
06/30/2021
06/30/2021
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
Introduced Session
130th Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the aerial application of glyphosate or other synthetic herbicides for the purpose of silviculture, including reforestation, regeneration or vegetation control after a timber harvest.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the aerial application of glyphosate or other synthetic herbicides for the purpose of silviculture, which includes reforestation, regeneration, or vegetation control after a timber harvest. The bill amends existing laws to require the Maine Forest Service to include a prohibition on the aerial application of these chemicals in its rules for ensuring adequate tree regeneration after harvests. Additionally, the bill specifies that any outcome-based forestry agreements cannot provide an exemption from this prohibition.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Troy Jackson (D)*,
Rick Bennett (I),
Ryan Fecteau (D),
Chloe Maxmin (D),
Maggie O'Neil (D),
Bill Pluecker (I),
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=125&snum=130 |
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=125&snum=130 |
| Senate: C-B (S-185) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0058&item=3&snum=130 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0058&item=1&snum=130 |
| Fiscal Note: C-B (S-185) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN012503.pdf |
| Senate: C-B (S-185) | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0058&item=3&snum=130 |
| Fiscal Note: C-B (S-185) | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN012503.pdf |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0058&item=1&snum=130 |
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