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IL HB5195

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Harper

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Bees and Apiaries Act to add definitions for "certified applicator," "label," "registered apiary," and "specialty crop registry."

  • Prohibits certified applicators from applying bee-toxic pesticides to blooming crops between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. within one-half mile of a registered apiary.

  • Requires certified applicators to provide written notice at least 24 hours before applying bee-toxic pesticides to registered apiaries within one-half mile of the application site, and to provide product labels upon request.

  • Mandates certified applicators maintain an active monthly list of apiaries registered on the specialty crop registry.

  • Classifies violations of these requirements as use contrary to label directions under the Illinois Pesticide Act, subject to 3-point penalties for administrative action or penalties.

Legislative Description

BEES&APIARIES-TOXIC PESTICIDE

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/4/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/4/2022
Agriculture & Conservation2/9/2022
Rules1/31/2022

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