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- Referred to environmental conservation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting the aerial and ground application of malathion and certain pyrethroid-based insecticides
Purpose
This bill seeks to reduce children's pesticide exposure by prohibiting the use of chemicals commonly used by mosquito control trucks around any school, day care, or park.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill adds a new section 37-0115 of the Environmental Conservation Law to restrict when and where application of malathion or the pyrethroid-based insecticides resmethrin and sumithrin can be applied, and authorizing localities to enact the more restrictive standard.
Section two of the bill is the effective date.
Justification
The full extent of children's risks from aggregate exposure to pesticides remains unclear. Still, there is growing evidence of increased susceptibility in infants and children from exposure which may adversely affect the nervous system and immune system. Despite this growing evidence, mosquito control trucks too often fog or spray in and around places where children are currently, or will be present, including schools, day cares, and parks. Moreover, even if children are not present at the time of the fogging, there is no requirement that items like playground equipment be thoroughly wiped down prior to use. Therefore, to protect the health and well-being of our youth, the prohibition set forth in this legislation seeks to prevent and lessen the potential adverse effects of widespread pesticide spraying, and enhance New York State's school anti-pesticide laws.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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