Bill > LD356

This bill directs the Maine Board of Pesticides Control to prohibit the use of rodenticides (chemical substances designed to kill rodents) in outdoor residential settings, with an important exemption for certified applicators. Specifically, the bill requires the board to implement a ban on rodenticides and rodenticidal baits in outdoor areas around homes, while allowing professional pest control professionals who are certified under Maine law to continue using these substances. The legislation also mandates that the board submit a detailed report to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry by January 15, 2026, describing the implementation and status of the prohibition. Additionally, the bill provides the legislative committee the option to introduce further legislation in the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature based on the contents of that report, which suggests an ongoing regulatory process to address the use of rodenticides in residential environments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=356&snum=132