An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, providing for prohibited pesticides.
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Pesticide Control Act to specifically prohibit the use of paraquat as a pesticide within the state. It defines paraquat for the purpose of this law and clarifies that existing regulations inconsistent with this prohibition are abrogated. The act will take effect one year after its passage.
Key provisions
- Pennsylvania will prohibit the use of paraquat as a pesticide.
- The bill defines ‘paraquat’ by its CAS number and related chemical names.
- Existing pesticide regulations are adjusted to align with the new prohibition.
- The act will go into effect one year from its passage.
Who is affected
- Pesticide users
- Farmers
- Gardeners
- Pesticide distributors
- The general public
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a specific prohibition on the use of paraquat, adding to the existing regulations of the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act.
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- Pn 1420 Html
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Sponsors
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jennifer O'Mara
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