House Bill 2794

Imposes additional information requirement for notice or written plan for chemical application involving commercial application of pesticides to certain forestlands. Extends time for making comments regarding notice or written plan for pesticide application. Delays earliest time for proceeding with pesticide application following submission of written plan. Makes failure to timely file notice subject to civil penalty not to exceed $5,000. Makes failure to comply with State Forester order to file notice or to correct notice information punishable by civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each day of noncompliance. Requires pesticide operator, governmental body, public utility or telecommunications utility making applications of pesticide to real property to give notice to State Department of Agriculture before making application. Creates exceptions. Specifies timing and content of notice. Requires department to maintain notice as public record. Makes failure to file proper notice in timely manner punishable by civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for first violation or $2,000 for subsequent violation. Makes failure to comply with department order to file notice or to correct notice information punishable by civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for first day of noncompliance and $2,000 for each subsequent day of noncompliance.

In the House of Representatives

• Paul Holvey

  Sponsor

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In the House of Representatives Feb 26 – Jun 28

1. Feb 26Introduced
2. Mar 1Sent to Agriculture and Natural Resources
3. Jun 28Died when the session ended