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AR HB1471
Bill
Status
3/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Hillman
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum abandoned pesticide disposal fee from $50 to not to exceed $100 per registered pesticide per registrant per year, with the specific amount to be established by rule by the State Plant Board
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Transfers administration of the abandoned pesticide disposal program from the State Plant Board to the Department of Agriculture, while maintaining oversight by the Abandoned Pesticide Advisory Board
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Shifts responsibility for fund utilization from the State Plant Board to the Department of Agriculture to pay for collection, disposal, and administrative support projects
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Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture shall handle duties including developing requests for proposals, contracting for collection and disposal services, and paying contractors for abandoned pesticide management
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Approved on March 15, 2021
Legislative Description
To Amend The Abandoned Agricultural Pesticide Disposal Act; To Clarify The Responsibilities Of The Department Of Agriculture And The State Plant Board; And To Amend The Amount Of The Abandoned Pesticide Disposal Fee.
Last Action
Notification that HB1471 is now Act 364
3/15/2021