Bill > S0246

This bill amends South Carolina state law to allow local governments more flexibility in regulating certain pesticide products. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 46-9-110 to create an exception to the general rule that local ordinances related to pesticide regulation are automatically void. Under the new provision, units of local government will be permitted to adopt ordinances that restrict the use of pesticide products containing four specific active ingredients: brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, and difethialone. These ingredients are likely rodenticides (rat and mouse poisons) known for their potential environmental or health risks. Previously, local governments were generally prohibited from creating their own pesticide regulations, but this bill empowers them to implement targeted restrictions within their jurisdictions for these particular chemical compounds. The bill will take effect immediately upon receiving gubernatorial approval, giving local authorities a new tool to manage potentially harmful pesticide use in their specific communities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0246&session=126&summary=B