Alaska HB359 reserves the authority to regulate pesticides to the state, prohibiting local governments from enacting related ordinances.

HB359 amends Alaska law to reserve the authority to regulate pesticides to the state, prohibiting municipalities from enacting ordinances on pesticide sale, use, registration, advertising, marketing, distribution, storage, transportation, disposal, applicator training, certification, disclosure of confidential information, and competition in the pesticide market. This restriction applies to both home rule and general law municipalities. The bill defines "pesticide" as per AS 46.03.900 and takes effect immediately.

Alaska HB359 reserves the authority to regulate pesticides to the state, prohibiting local governments from enacting related ordinances.

HB359 amends Alaska law to reserve the authority to regulate pesticides to the state, prohibiting municipalities from enacting ordinances on pesticide sale, use, registration, advertising, marketing, distribution, storage, transportation, disposal, applicator training, certification, disclosure of confidential information, and competition in the pesticide market. This restriction applies to both home rule and general law municipalities. The bill defines "pesticide" as per AS 46.03.900 and takes effect immediately.