An Act authorizing the town of Truro to regulate the use of pesticides
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5307↗ |
| 3/4/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/18/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222 |
| 2/17/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in 222 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J21 | Accompanied | — |
Notwithstanding chapter 132B of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, the town of Truro is hereby authorized to enact a bylaw regulating the storage, use and application of pesticides within said town of Truro, to establish civil penalties not to exceed $1,000 for each offense, and to otherwise enforce said bylaw through any lawful means.
This act shall take effect upon its passage.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 132B of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, the town of Truro is hereby authorized to enact a bylaw regulating the storage, use and application of pesticides within said town of Truro, to establish civil penalties not to exceed $1,000 for each offense, and to otherwise enforce said bylaw through any lawful means. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.