HB 2616 Summary

• Authorizes Arizona state agencies, political subdivisions, and other governmental entities to remove noxious weeds as defined in section 3-201, specifically including Russian Olive and Salt Cedar trees, during routine maintenance operations and capital projects.

• Prohibits state and local government entities from using noxious weeds, including Russian Olive and Salt Cedar trees, in landscaping projects.

• Adds Chapter 8 to Title 1 of Arizona Revised Statutes to establish rules for governmental maintenance operations and capital projects related to noxious weed management.