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CT SB00917
Bill
Status
5/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces Section 10-231a of the general statutes to redefine "lawn care pesticide" and add new definitions for pesticide-related terms.
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Excludes microbial pesticides, biochemical pesticides, horticultural soaps or oils registered with the EPA, and certain grub control products from the definition of "lawn care pesticide."
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Adds definitions for "microbial pesticide" (a pesticide with a microorganism as the active ingredient) and "biochemical pesticide" (a naturally occurring substance controlling pests by nontoxic mechanisms).
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Allows these safer pest control products to be used on school grounds by exempting them from lawn care pesticide restrictions.
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Effective from passage and applies to Sections 10-231a through 10-231d and Section 19a-79a.
Legislative Description
An Act Authorizing The Use Of Certain Microbial And Biochemical Pesticides And Grub Control Products On School Grounds.
Last Action
House Calendar Number 583
5/15/2013