Bill > SB620

This bill introduces new regulations regarding the disclosure of biosolids (a term that includes sludge and certain chemical substances from industrial, municipal, and commercial wastewater treatment plants) in Oklahoma. The legislation requires businesses to clearly label products containing biosolids, ensuring consumers are informed about the presence of these materials in products like compost, fertilizer, soil amendments, and mulch. Additionally, agricultural producers must disclose when biosolids have been used on land where crops are grown. The bill mandates that properties where biosolids are applied must have visible public signage, and properties sold or leased must include a disclosure about previous biosolids use. The Department of Environmental Quality is required to maintain a publicly accessible annual map of biosolids land application sites, including details such as application dates and landowner information. Furthermore, the Department must notify agritourism businesses within a four-mile radius of planned biosolids land application at least 60 days in advance. These requirements aim to increase transparency about biosolids use in agricultural and commercial contexts, giving consumers and neighboring businesses more information about potential environmental and health impacts. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb620&Session=2600