What's happening
This bill adds a definition of "integrated pest management" to New York law, outlining it as a diverse, risk-minimizing pest control approach.
Why it matters
Clarifies regulatory standards. By formally defining "integrated pest management" (IPM), the bill helps set clearer expectations for farmers, pest control professionals, and government agencies, which can lead to more consistent application of IPM practices across New York.
Promotes safer pest control. The definition emphasizes minimizing health, environmental, and economic risks, encouraging pest management approaches that prioritize safety for people, wildlife, and ecosystems over reliance on potentially harmful chemicals.
Encourages diverse pest solutions. By specifying a range of management options—including biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools—the law supports innovation and flexibility in pest control, which can help reduce pesticide resistance and improve long-term effectiveness.
Aligns with sustainable agriculture trends. This update signals legislative support for more sustainable and eco-friendly farming and land management practices, potentially influencing funding, research, and educational priorities in New York agriculture.
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Define Integrated Pest Management
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- Referred to agriculture
- Referred to agriculture
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STATE OF NEW YORK
303
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 5, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. GUNTHER, SKOUFIS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Agriculture
AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to providing the definition of integrated pest management
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivisions 1, 2, and 3 of section 148 of the agriculture and markets law are renumbered subdivisions 2, 3, and 4 and a new subdivision 1 is added to read as follows:
1. For purposes of this article "integrated pest management" means a systematic approach to managing pests that utilizes a diversity of management options to minimize health, environmental and economic risks and impacts. These options may include biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools to prevent pest infestations or reduce them to acceptable levels.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02698-01-7
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