An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, further providing for delegation of duties and exclusion of local laws and regulations.

This bill updates the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act to clarify how the state secretary can delegate regulatory duties to designated employees. It establishes that pesticide regulations are a statewide matter, preventing local governments from creating conflicting rules about the sale, transport, or general use of these products. However, it allows municipalities with a population density of at least 300 people per square mile to pass ordinances restricting outdoor pesticide applications by commercial applicators on private property, while explicitly excluding agricultural, public, and aerial applications from these local restrictions. The Department of Community and Economic Development is also tasked with creating a sample ordinance to help localities implement these new powers.