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HB 314 Noxious weeds and invasive plants; dissemination of consumer information.

Introduced by: Paul E. Krizek | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Dissemination of consumer information about noxious weeds and invasive plants. Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop, by January 1, 2023, a brochure for use by retail establishments that sell plants that explains the value of native plants and the harm of noxious weeds and other invasive plants.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Dissemination of consumer information about noxious weeds and invasive plants. Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to develop model signs for retail establishments that sell plants that may be used to explain the benefits of native plants and the harm of noxious weeds and other invasive plants. The bill also directs the Commissioner to develop model labels that may be used for the wholesale and retail sale of plants that indicate the common and scientific name of the plant, as well as whether it is native or invasive.