Loading chat...
NY S07516
Bill
Status
11/10/2021
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Prohibits sale of total release fogging pesticides (bug bombs) to consumers unless the purchaser holds a New York license as a certified commercial pesticide applicator, certified residential pesticide applicator, or certified commercial pesticide technician.
-
Allows purchase by individuals licensed in equivalent manner in jurisdictions with reciprocity agreements with New York, as determined by the department.
-
Bans use of total release fogging pesticides in multi-unit dwellings regardless of purchaser credentials.
-
Cites health risks including pesticide poisoning and asthma from insecticidal foggers that release pressurized contents in fine mist form.
-
Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Restricts the use of total release fogging pesticides unless the purchaser is licensed as a certified commercial pesticide applicator, certified residential pesticide applicator, or certified commercial pesticide technician in the state of New York or the purchaser is licensed in an equivalent manner in a jurisdiction with reciprocity with the state of New York, as determined by the department; restricts the use of total release fogging pesticides in multi-unit dwellings.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1/5/2022