Pesticides; prohibits sale, use, etc., of chlorpyrifos, penalty. (HB2580)
Introduced By
Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/09/2019 | Committee |
01/09/2019 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100192D |
01/09/2019 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |
01/16/2019 | Assigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/21/2019 | Impact statement from DPB (HB2580) |
01/21/2019 | Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (6-Y 0-N) |
02/05/2019 | Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources |