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CT HB06289
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires the commissioner to amend regulations by March 1, 2026 to authorize precision drones for analyzing, treating, and applying pesticides and fertilizers to crops, as well as for planting seeds
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Drone operators must hold both an FAA license to operate precision drones and a commercial or private pesticide applicator license
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Maintains existing aircraft applicator certification requirements, including a $50 certificate fee for qualified pilots and permit fees of at least $20 for crop/land owners
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Preserves restrictions on aerial pesticide/fungicide application to shade tobacco crops within 300 feet of inhabited residential buildings (with certificate of occupancy issued before January 1, 1997) without owner permission
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Effective immediately upon passage; amends section 22a-54(e) of the general statutes governing aircraft applicator certification
Legislative Description
An Act Authorizing The Use Of Drones To Analyze, Treat And Apply Fertilizers And Pesticides To Crops.
Last Action
File Number 394
4/1/2025