| Last Action | 03/23/21: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 84) |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to fertilizer and pesticide use and application and making an appropriation therefor. |
| Bill Documents |
Acts Chapter 84
Current/Final Introduced |
| Fiscal Impact Statement | Local Mandate |
| Bill Request Number | 855 |
| Sponsors | S. McPherson, R. Heath, K. Bratcher |
| Summary of Original Version | Repeal and reenact KRS 217B.040 to define terms; amend KRS 217B.050 to mandate a regulatory program for regulating application and notice of application of pesticides for lawn care and mosquito control; amend KRS 217B.060 to remove language requiring the inclusion of pesticide application equipment specifics in an application for a license; amend KRS 217B.070 to increase the pesticide operator’s license fee to $100; Amend KRS 217B.080 to remove references to equipment and to increase the pesticide applicator fee to $25; Amend KRS 217B.090 to increase the noncommercial applicator fee to $10 and to authorize the department to issue noncommercial applicator licenses to, and waive fees for, qualifying prison inmates and other incarcerated persons; amend KRS 217B.105 to increase the dealer registration fee to $75 and to increase the branch office fee to $50; amend KRS 217B.120 to specify violations for which the department may assess civil penalties; repeal and reenact KRS 217B.140 to clarify the procedures for claims of, and investigations into, pesticide misuse by an applicator; amend KRS 217B.180 to exempt licensing and registration requirements for the use of nonrestricted use pesticides for personal domestic purposes; amend KRS 217B.185 to remove language requiring applicants for licensure to show upon examination that the applicant possesses adequate knowledge concerning the proper use and application of pesticides; to increase the pesticide sales agent license fee to $25; to remove language prohibiting the making of recommendations for the use or application of pesticides; and to remove language prohibiting license issuance reliant upon an applicant holding a valid certification within the category; amend KRS 217B.187 to increase the trainee application fee to $25; amend KRS 217B.193 to change references to the Commissioner to the department; amend KRS 217B.203 to change references to the Commissioner to the department; amend KRS 217B.270 to establish the department’s authority for the regulation of pesticides in the Commonwealth; repeal and reenact KRS 217B.500 to define terms; amend KRS 217B.505 to reduce the number of board members from seven to six on the Structural Pet Management Advisory Board; require the board to meet no less than two times per year; amend KRS 217B.510 to establish the powers and duties of the board; repeal and reenact KRS 217B.515 to establish the registration and examination requirements for any person engaging in structural pest management or structural fumigation; specify licensing requirements for any persons holding only a termite or general pest control license or a fumigation license; establish that licenses shall expire annually; authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations relating to structural pest management and structural fumigation; allow the department to assess fees for such licenses and cost related to the administration of examinations; amend KRS 217B.520 to specify the requirements for applicants for an operator’s license; amend KRS 217B.525 to specify examination requirements for commercial structural pest management operators; amend KRS 217B.530 to remove the specific amount for examination fees; authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations for license testing fees; specify requirements of operator license holders; amend KRS 217B.535 to create a $100 fee for annual structural pest management operator licenses and a $50 fee for each office; amend KRS 217B.540 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.545 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.550 to specify violations of KRS 217B.515 to KRS 217B.585 for which the department may assess civil penalties; amend KRS 217B.555 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.560 to create a $25 fee for structural pest management company trainees; amend KRS 217B.565 to authorize the department to promulgate administrative regulations on the identification of vehicles utilized by structural pest management companies; amend KRS 217B.570 to establish that each structural management company and employer of a noncommercial applicator shall be responsible for the actions of its employees or agents in performing services; amend KRS 217B.580 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 217B.585 to specify actions for an injunction against any person violating or threatening to violate provisions of KRS Chapter 217B or any administrative regulation; amend KRS 217B.990 to establish penalties for offenses; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B to establish liability insurance requirements for structural pest management companies; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B to prohibit local regulation of pesticides; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B relating to structural pest management company registration and creates a $75 registration fee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217B relating to structural pest management applicators and creates a $25 registration fee for applicants; repeal KRS 217B.100; 217B.103; 217B.170; 217B.260; 217B.300; 217B.320; and 217B.575; APPROPRIATION. . |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Fees - Fertilizer and pesticide, licence fees, registration, changes to Hazardous Materials - Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of Licensing - Fertilizer and pesticide, applicator, trainee, dealer, office, licensing Occupations and Professions - Fertilizer and pesticide, applicator, trainee, dealer, licensing of Pollution - Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Fertilizer and pesticide, Department of Agriculture, promulgate regulations Agriculture - Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of Appropriations - Fertilizer and pesticide, licence fees, registration, changes to Attorney General - Fertilizer and pesticide, violations, penalties Local Mandate - Fertilizer and pesticide, storage, use, application of |
| Votes | Vote History |
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| 02/03/21 |
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| 02/04/21 |
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| 02/10/21 |
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| 02/22/21 |
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| 03/02/21 |
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| 03/03/21 |
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| 03/11/21 |
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| 03/12/21 |
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| 03/23/21 |
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Last updated: 11/9/2023 2:52 PM (EST)