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AR HB1471

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Hillman

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Shifts responsibility for fund utilization from the State Plant Board to the Department of Agriculture to pay for collection, disposal, and administrative support projects

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/23/2021
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/10/2021

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