Bill > H4041

This bill aims to protect pollinators in Massachusetts by regulating the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Key provisions include: 1) Defining "agricultural use" and "horticultural use" of neonicotinoids and restricting their application to the blooming season, when they can only be applied by certified applicators. 2) Requiring certified applicators to provide property owners with information on the risks of neonicotinoids and alternative products before application, with some exceptions. 3) Requiring the Department of Agricultural Resources to develop training for certified applicators on the proper use of neonicotinoids to minimize risks. 4) Directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to replace non-native grasses around state-owned solar installations with native plants that attract pollinators. The bill aims to protect Massachusetts pollinators, particularly honeybees, from the harmful effects of neonicotinoid pesticides while still allowing their use for agricultural and horticultural purposes under certain conditions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4041