Bill > A02173

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. The bill also requires the Office to provide public notice at least 72 hours prior to any application of such pesticides. The bill defines key terms, including "pesticide," "lawn care pesticide," "microbial pesticide," and "biochemical pesticide," and authorizes the Department to promulgate rules and regulations to implement these provisions.