Bill > S409

This bill establishes requirements for public utilities, state agencies, and authorities that maintain rights-of-way through municipalities or water district properties. The key provisions are: 1) These entities must offer a "no-spray" agreement to the municipality or water district, which can include provisions for responsibilities, cost allocation, and rights/remedies. 2) If an agreement is not reached within 60 days, the disputed issues will be decided through arbitration. 3) If a reasonable no-spray agreement is offered but not reached within 90 days, the entity may apply approved pesticides or use other methods to control vegetation. 4) The intent is to make an alternative right-of-way maintenance procedure without pesticides available to municipalities and water districts, while not affecting their ability to enact their own bylaws/ordinances.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S409