An Act prohibiting anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Lincoln
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits the use of anticoagulant rodenticides in the town of Lincoln, Massachusetts. The goal is to reduce the harm to non-target animals, such as pets and wildlife, that can result from these chemicals. The town of Lincoln voted to petition for this ban, and the state legislature has agreed to enact it. This legislation aims to protect the local ecosystem and animal populations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the sale and use of anticoagulant rodenticides.
- Applies to the town of Lincoln, Massachusetts.
- Addresses concerns about the impact of these chemicals on wildlife and pets.
- Allows for the use of alternative rodent control methods.
- The ban is the result of a local petition and town vote.
Who is affected
- Residents of Lincoln, Massachusetts
- Pet owners in Lincoln
- Wildlife in Lincoln
- Rodent control professionals in Lincoln
- Retailers selling rodenticides in Lincoln
Notable changes
- Creates a local ban on a specific type of pesticide.
- Shifts towards alternative rodent control strategies.
- Addresses concerns about the ecological impact of anticoagulant rodenticides.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Alice Hanlon Peisch
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Michael J. Barrett
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