Bill > S498

This bill aims to restrict the use of certain pesticides around areas where children are present, such as child care centers, facilities of the Department of Children and Families, juvenile courts, Department of Youth Services facilities, and sports fields for youth teams. The bill expands the existing law to apply not only to schools, but also to properties within 150 feet of these child-centered locations, including abutting properties. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the restrictions apply regardless of who hires a party to apply the pesticides, whether it's a public or private property owner, a management company, or any other entity.