Bill > S01606

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit the non-emergency application of pesticides or lawn care pesticides within municipal park lands and lands under the jurisdiction of the state office of parks, recreation, and historic preservation. It also requires the state office to provide public notice at least 72 hours prior to any pesticide application. The bill defines key terms such as "pesticide," "lawn care pesticide," "microbial pesticide," and "biochemical pesticide," and authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to promulgate necessary rules and regulations to implement the new provisions.