CT SB01063

Restricts pesticide application on municipal playgrounds to certified pesticide applicators only, effective October 1, 2015.

Allows emergency pesticide applications by non-certified individuals to eliminate immediate threats to human health (mosquitoes, ticks, stinging insects) if the controlling authority determines it necessary and impractical to obtain a certified applicator, provided no restricted use pesticides are involved.

Prohibits lawn care pesticides on municipal playgrounds except in emergency situations, but excludes microbial pesticides, biochemical pesticides, horticultural soaps/oils, EPA-exempt materials, and certain grub control products from the lawn care pesticide definition.

Requires public notice posted on municipal websites at least 24 hours before pesticide application, including the active ingredient name, target pest, location, and application date; emergency notices must be given as soon as practicable.

Requires municipalities to maintain records of all pesticide applications at municipal playgrounds for five years and make them available to the public.