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MA S510

Relative to the pesticide board


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 3 of Chapter 132B of the General Laws to expand the authority of the Pesticide Board. The key provisions are: (1) the Pesticide Board will now advise the Commissioner of Food and Agriculture on the implementation and administration of Chapter 132B, and (2) the Commissioner of Food and Agriculture must consult and concur with the Commissioners of Environmental Protection and Public Health when making decisions under Section 13 of Chapter 132B, which relate to protecting groundwater sources of drinking water from pesticide contamination.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 03/07/2022)

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