An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, providing for prohibited pesticides.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to use or cause the use of paraquat, identified by CAS number 4685-14-7, and any of its salts as a pesticide in the Commonwealth. It overrides any existing regulations that conflict with this ban and will take effect one year after the law is enacted. The restriction applies to pesticide dealers, applicators, and anyone handling the chemical.

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