An Act authorizing the town of Ayer to prohibit the use or sale of second-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2026 from 01:00 PM-01:15 AM in A-2 — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/10/2026 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2026 from 01:00 PM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/9/2026 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/6/2026 | House | Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J21 | Favorable | 1 entries |
Notwithstanding chapter 132B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the town of Ayer may regulate through local bylaw or board of health regulation the use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within the town of Ayer, including prohibiting the use of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333C.M.R.10.00.
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 Ayer may regulate through local bylaw or board of health regulation the use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within the town of Ayer, including prohibiting the use of such pesticides by licensed commercial applicators as defined in 333C.M.R.10.00. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.