Requires any person including certified and licensed responsible pesticide applicators and commercial pesticide applicators and operators operating in the state to contact the division of plant industry of the department of agriculture and markets by phone at least forty-eight hours in advance of extermination of honey bees to obtain assistance in trying to relocate nuisance honey bee colonies or hanging swarms of honey bees, in lieu of destroying such honey bees; makes related provisions.
Impact
If enacted, this bill would have a significant impact on state laws related to agricultural practices and environmental conservation. It emphasizes the importance of honey bees as pollinators and recognizes the threats they face from pesticide use. By requiring pesticide applicators to seek alternatives to extermination, the law would support efforts to maintain healthy bee populations, which are crucial for pollinating various crops and sustaining biodiversity.
Summary
Bill A09315 seeks to amend the Agriculture and Markets Law in New York, specifically addressing the preservation of honey bee colonies. The legislation mandates that any individual, especially those involved in pesticide application, must contact the Division of Plant Industry at least forty-eight hours prior to the extermination of honey bees. The aim of this directive is to encourage the relocation of honey bee colonies instead of their destruction, thus promoting environmental conservation and the health of local ecosystems.
Contention
Potential points of contention surrounding A09315 could stem from the balancing act between agricultural practices and environmental conservation. Pesticide applicators and some agricultural stakeholders may argue that the requirement to relocate bees could complicate pest management operations, lead to delays, or incur additional costs. However, proponents would likely advocate for the environmental necessity of preserving honey bee colonies and argue that such regulations are critical for the health of agricultural and natural ecosystems.
Same As
Requires any person including certified and licensed responsible pesticide applicators and commercial pesticide applicators and operators operating in the state to contact the division of plant industry of the department of agriculture and markets by phone at least forty-eight hours in advance of extermination of honey bees to obtain assistance in trying to relocate nuisance honey bee colonies or hanging swarms of honey bees, in lieu of destroying such honey bees; makes related provisions.
Requires any person including certified and licensed responsible pesticide applicators and commercial pesticide applicators and operators operating in the state to contact the division of plant industry of the department of agriculture and markets by phone at least forty-eight hours in advance of extermination of honey bees to obtain assistance in trying to relocate nuisance honey bee colonies or hanging swarms of honey bees, in lieu of destroying such honey bees; makes related provisions.
Permitting beekeepers who meet certain requirements to sell packaged honey and honeycombs without holding a food establishment or food processing plant license under the Kansas food, drug and cosmetic act.
Restricts the use of total release fogging pesticides unless the purchaser is licensed as a certified commercial pesticide applicator, certified residential pesticide applicator, or certified commercial pesticide technician in the state of New York or the purchaser is licensed in an equivalent manner in a jurisdiction with reciprocity with the state of New York, as determined by the department; restricts the use of total release fogging pesticides in multi-unit dwellings.
Restricts the use of total release fogging pesticides unless the purchaser is licensed as a certified commercial pesticide applicator, certified residential pesticide applicator, or certified commercial pesticide technician in the state of New York or the purchaser is licensed in an equivalent manner in a jurisdiction with reciprocity with the state of New York, as determined by the department; restricts the use of total release fogging pesticides in multi-unit dwellings.