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- Referred to environmental conservation
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Prohibits the use of glyphosate and products containing glyphosate in certain parks, playgrounds and picnic areas
In Assembly Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of glyphosate and products containing glyphosate in certain parks, playgrounds and picnic areas
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the use of glyphosate and products containing glyphosate in certain parks, playgrounds and picnic areas
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this legislation is to prohibit the use of glyphosate or any products containing glyphosate in certain parks, playgrounds and picnic areas.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends the environmental conservation law by adding a new section 37-0115.
Section two defines the chemical components of glyphosate and municipality.
Section three permits the department to establish rules and regulations as necessary to implement this section.
Section four sets forth the effective date.
Justification
Glyphosate was first registered as an herbicide in the United States in 1974. This chemical is the active ingredient in many common weed killer products, including Roundup. It is used by government agencies to kill weeds in parks, playgrounds and picnic areas, all frequented by children and pets, exposing them to this chemical.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer, a World Health Organization, declared glyphosate a "probable human carcinogen." More and more countries demonstrate zero tolerance for exposing their citizens to products that are linked to cancer, and New York should not fall behind in this area.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become law; provided, however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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