Establishes a fish contaminant monitoring program in Arizona to assess and report on health risks from consuming contaminated fish.
The bill establishes a comprehensive fish contaminant monitoring program in Arizona. It requires the Department of Environmental Quality to monitor fish for pesticides and metals in all waters supporting recreational fisheries. The department must issue health advisories and post signs in areas where contaminated fish may be caught. The program includes sampling fish at least once every three years and conducting annual screenings for new areas with potential contaminant risks. The department must also prepare health risk assessments for sport fish and submit reports to relevant commissions.
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