An Act reserving to the state the authority to regulate pesticides; restricting the authority of local governments to regulate pesticides; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

HB 359 says that only the state can set rules on pesticide sale, use, registration, advertising, distribution, storage, transport, disposal, applicator training, certification, confidential information, and market competition. It applies to all Alaska municipalities, whether home‑rule or general‑law, and takes effect right away. The measure is currently referred to the Community & Regional Affairs Committee.

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