An Act amending the act of March 1, 1974 (P.L.90, No.24), known as the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973, further providing for delegation of duties and exclusion of local laws and regulations.

Summary

The legislation amends the Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act so the secretary can assign duties to other state employees and declares pesticide regulation a statewide matter, preventing local ordinances from conflicting with state law. However, municipalities with at least 300 people per square mile may create restricted application districts that limit or prohibit specific outdoor pesticide uses by commercial applicators on private property. The Department of Community and Economic Development must provide a model ordinance for municipalities, and the law takes effect 60 days after passage.

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