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DE SB239

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2022

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Hansen

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Origin

Senate

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Chapter 27 of Title 3 (nuisance plants regulations) effective July 1, 2022, replacing it with updated Chapter 29 terminology.

  • Prohibits importing, exporting, buying, selling, transporting, distributing, or propagating 37 specifically listed invasive plants unless Secretary of Agriculture provides prior written approval for disposal, control, research, education, or export purposes.

  • Creates a "Plant Watch List" for potentially invasive plants that may be sold or distributed only if identified with Secretary-approved tags, labels, or signs.

  • Authorizes Department of Agriculture to add and remove plants from the Invasive Plant List through regulatory process and to establish the Plant Watch List with advice from the Delaware Native Species Commission.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Nuisance Plants And Invasive Plants.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources3/17/2022
Environment & Energy3/8/2022

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