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NY S03288
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
- Restricts sale of total release fogging pesticides (bug bombs) to only licensed certified commercial pesticide applicators, certified residential pesticide applicators, or certified commercial pesticide technicians in New York
- Allows purchase by individuals licensed in equivalent manner in jurisdictions with reciprocity with New York, as determined by the department
- Prohibits use of total release fogging pesticides in multi-unit dwellings
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
- Cites health risks including pesticide poisoning and asthma from widespread insecticide mist exposure
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
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation1/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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