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2019 SESSION
HB 2580 Pesticides; prohibits sale, use, etc., of chlorpyrifos, penalty.
Introduced by: Kaye Kory | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Prohibited pesticides; chlorpyrifos; penalty. Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, offer for sale, use, or offer for use of any pesticide containing chlorpyrifos, defined in the bill, as an active ingredient. The bill authorizes the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to seize any such pesticide. Violation of the provision is a Class 1 misdemeanor and includes an additional fine of up to $500,000 if death or serious physical harm to any person is caused by the violation.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/19 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100192D
- 01/09/19 House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/16/19 House: Assigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/21/19 House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (6-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/19 House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources