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IL HB5195
Bill
Status
1/27/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Harper
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AI Summary
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Amends the Bees and Apiaries Act to add definitions for "certified applicator," "label," "registered apiary," and "specialty crop registry."
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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.
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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.
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Mandates certified applicators maintain an active monthly list of apiaries registered on the specialty crop registry.
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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