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HB1277

In plants and plant products, providing for plant and pollinator protection; conferring powers and duties on the Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture; establishing the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee and the Plant and Pollinator Protection Account; repealing provisions relating to bees; imposing penalties; and making repeals.

Introduced·4/21/25
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Pennsylvania HB1277 establishes plant and pollinator protection regulations, including licensing, inspections, and penalties for violations.

HB1277 amends Pennsylvania law to create the Plant and Pollinator Protection Act, managed by the Department of Agriculture. It mandates licensing for businesses dealing with plants and pollinators, including beekeepers and plant merchants. The act requires prenotification of shipments and inspections of regulated articles. It establishes quarantines, stop orders, and treatment orders to control pests. The act also creates the Plant and Pollinator Protection Committee to advise on pest tolerances and other issues.

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Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee
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History

Apr 21, 2025

House

Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs