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IL HB3357
Bill
Status
2/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Charles Meier
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AI Summary
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Amends the Bees and Apiaries Act to prohibit commercial applicators from applying bee-toxic pesticides to blooming crops between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. within one mile of a registered apiary.
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Requires commercial applicators to maintain awareness of registered apiaries listed on the sensitive crop registry as of the first day of each month.
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Mandates commercial applicators provide written notice to apiary registrants at least 24 hours before pesticide application, including date and time, to allow hive relocation if needed.
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Requires commercial applicators to provide pesticide product labels upon request to apiary registrants.
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Extends the same protective measures to specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, nursery crops, and floriculture.
Legislative Description
POLLINATOR PROTECTION
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2021