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NY A09712

NY A09712
Prohibits the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands for local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law; provides that any local law or ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall take effect on the first day of January after it shall have been adopted.


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Introduced
04/03/2024
In Committee
05/28/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands

AI Summary

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to allow local governments that have implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law to prohibit the application of pesticides to certain local freshwater wetlands. The bill provides exceptions for controlling invasive species, pests of public health importance, noxious weeds, or protecting critical native plant species. The local law or ordinance adopted under this provision would take effect on January 1 after being adopted.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

substituted by s9379 (on 05/30/2024)

Bill Topics

Environment
  • ‐ Drinking Water Safety
  • ‐ Land and Water Conservation
  • ‐ Toxic Chemicals and Hazardous Substances

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