An Act authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw
This bill authorizes the Town of Wellfleet to pass a local law that strictly limits the use of pesticides on both public and private property. It requires residents and businesses to use only a specific list of allowed materials, which prioritizes natural, non-synthetic substances and permits certain synthetic products only if their inert ingredients are disclosed. The law includes exceptions for personal use items like insect repellents and pet treatments, as well as for commercial farming and emergency public health situations. Violations of the bylaw can result in fines for individuals and the potential revocation of business licenses for commercial applicators.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Aug 2024
Governor
Introduced Aug 15, 2024
Last action Sep 16, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
upper
Aug 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Aug 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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