Massachusetts H4191 authorizes Wellfleet to enact a bylaw reducing pesticide use to protect public health and the environment.
Massachusetts H4191 authorizes the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw. The bylaw aims to reduce toxic pesticide use on public and private property to promote a healthy environment and protect the public from pesticide hazards. It emphasizes sustainable land and building management practices, including non-chemical pest prevention and management. The bylaw prohibits the use of pesticides not on the Allowed Material List, which includes non-synthetic materials and certain synthetic materials for turf use.
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