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MA S575
Governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to govern the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts' pesticide laws to regulate the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate. It requires individuals to be appropriately licensed or authorized by the Department of Agriculture to use such pesticides, even for non-agricultural purposes. The bill also imposes conditions on the sale of these pesticides to the public, such as verifying that customers hold the necessary licenses or permits. The bill grants the Pesticide Board the authority to register and classify these pesticides as general or restricted use, and allows them to impose further limitations. The bill takes effect 12 months after passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Jason Lewis (D)*,
Carmine Gentile (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H929 (on 05/16/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S575 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S575.pdf |
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