AB 227

Under current law, a city, village, town, or county (political subdivision) may not

enact an ordinance that prohibits the use of or otherwise regulates pesticides unless

the ordinance 1) regulates pesticide use on property that the political subdivision

owns; 2) zones areas for pesticide manufacturing, distribution, and disposal; 3)

implements a pesticide regulation required by law; 4) implements a cooperative

agreement with the federal environmental protection agency; 5) prohibits conduct

that is prohibited under certain laws; 6) requires notification of pesticide use to be

given to the political subdivision, if such notice is required by law; 7) sets standards

for fire prevention in the storage of pesticides that pose a fire hazard; 8) regulates

pesticides pursuant to a storm water management program; or 9) relates to the

storage, treatment, or disposal of solid waste containing pesticides. Current law also

requires a political subdivision to consult with the Department of Agriculture, Trade

and Consumer Protection before enacting a pesticide ordinance.

This bill eliminates these prohibitions and requirements. Under the bill, a

political subdivision may enact an ordinance that prohibits the use of or otherwise

regulates pesticides.