AB 289

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 does one or more of the following: 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 adds to this list of exemptions, allowing a political subdivision to enact

an ordinance that prohibits or regulates the use of pesticides on private lawns.