AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF HERBICIDES, PESTICIDES AND CERTAIN FERTILIZERS IN WATERSHED AREAS AND NEAR BODIES OF WATER.

HB 6247 prohibits the use of herbicides, pesticides, and specific fertilizers in watershed areas and near bodies of water. This directly affects landowners, farmers, and property managers operating within these zones. The bill amends state statutes to ban these chemicals in sensitive water-adjacent areas to reduce pollution runoff. Its key mechanism is a clear prohibition on applying these substances in designated locations, aiming to protect water quality. The purpose statement confirms the goal is to reduce pollution from these agricultural and landscaping chemicals.