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NY S03790
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zellnor Myrie
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AI Summary
- Restricts sale of total release fogging pesticides ("bug bombs") to only certified commercial pesticide applicators, certified residential pesticide applicators, or certified commercial pesticide technicians licensed in New York
- Allows purchase by individuals licensed in equivalent manner from jurisdictions with reciprocity agreements with New York
- Completely prohibits the use of total release fogging pesticides in multi-unit dwellings, regardless of applicator certification
- Cites health risks including pesticide poisoning and asthma as justification, noting fogger exposures are more likely to cause adverse health outcomes than other pesticide products
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
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
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Environmental Conservation1/30/2025
Full Bill Text
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