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CT SB00068

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

Senate

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 10-231a of the general statutes to redefine pesticide terms and exclusions effective from passage
  • Excludes microbial pesticides and biochemical pesticides from the definition of "lawn care pesticide" when registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency
  • Excludes horticultural soaps and oils registered with EPA that do not contain synthetic pesticides or synergists from the definition of "lawn care pesticide"
  • Excludes pesticides classified by EPA as exempt materials under 40 CFR 152.25 from the definition of "lawn care pesticide"
  • Adds definitions for "microbial pesticide" (pesticide with a microorganism as active ingredient) and "biochemical pesticide" (naturally occurring substance that controls pests by nontoxic mechanisms)

Legislative Description

An Act Authorizing The Use Of Certain Microbial And Biochemical Pesticides And Grub Control Products On School Grounds.

Last Action

Referred by Senate to Committee on Planning and Development

4/9/2014

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development4/9/2014
Education3/26/2014
Environment2/11/2014

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