Bill > S2933

This bill grants the town of Billerica the authority to ban or limit the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, which are a type of poison used to kill rodents. This authority is granted even if it conflicts with existing state laws, and it applies to all applications, including those by professional pest control services. The bill specifically mentions that this ban can be enacted through a town by-law, which is a local ordinance. The purpose of this legislation is to allow Billerica to address environmental and public health concerns related to these specific rodenticides.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2933