Canyon’s Law

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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.

Introduced
Passed Senate
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To President
Became Law

Overview

This bill, known as Canyon’s Law, prohibits the use of M-44 devices, also called cyanide bombs, on public land. The bill highlights concerns about the dangers of these devices, which use sodium cyanide to kill animals like coyotes, and the potential harm they pose to people, pets, and wildlife. It mandates the removal of existing M-44 devices from public land and defines key terms related to the devices and affected areas.

Key provisions

Prohibits the preparation, placement, installation, setting, deployment, or use of M-44 devices on public land.
Requires the removal of existing M-44 devices from public land within 30 days of the bill’s enactment.
Defines an M-44 device as a device designed to propel sodium cyanide when triggered by an animal.
Lists the public land management agencies covered by the bill (National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, Bureau of Reclamation, Forest Service).
States that sodium cyanide is a highly toxic pesticide.
References previous incidents of harm caused by M-44 devices, including injuries to children and deaths of pets and people.
Notes that M-44 devices have a low success rate in targeting animals and harm a wide range of nontarget species.
Highlights the continued use of M-44 devices despite concerns about their impact on endangered species.