S.F. No. 2768 Summary

• Commissioner of Pollution Control Agency must develop a voluntary training and certification program for commercial applicators on best management practices for snow and ice removal and deicer application that protects water quality.

• Certified commercial applicators and property owners are not liable for damages from snow and ice accumulation if best management practices are followed, except in cases of negligence, willful disregard, knowledge of dangerous conditions, intentional injury, or failure to comply with approved practices.

• Certified commercial applicators must maintain records for a minimum of six years including certification, examination results, maintenance practices, types and rates of deicer used, treatment dates, and weather conditions.

• Commissioner may charge up to $350 per applicator for training or recertification, with fees deposited in the environmental fund, and must annually post best management practices and certified applicator list on the agency website.

• Certified applicators must submit annual reports by July 1 detailing amounts and types of deicers used; the program expires August 1, 2029, and becomes effective August 1, 2022.