LD 356 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Require Notification Of Certain Outdoor Pesticide Applications

LD 356 requires anyone applying outdoor pesticides within 500 feet of another property to provide written notice to the property owner, lessee, or occupant at least seven days before application. This applies to ground-based pesticide use but excludes aerial applications. The bill also adds specific rules prohibiting unsafe handling, storage, or disposal of pesticides that could harm people, pets, crops, or waterways. It directly affects pesticide applicators and nearby residents, aiming to improve public awareness and safety.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Signed Jun 8, 2025
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
4
Committee
2
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
FINALLY PASSED, in concurrence.
upper
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
FINALLY PASSED.
lower
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-88) READ and ADOPTED.
upper
May 15, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM
legislature
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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