The bill would allow the Department of Agriculture to eradicate Gypsy Moth populations by spraying the bacteria Btk over affected areas.
SF 3463 passed as amended and was referred to the Environment Committee.
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| Committee Hearings Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 | |
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| The committee passes SF 3463 - clarifying the prohibition on certain applications of pesticides (to eradicate the Gypsy Moth) The committee heard testimony from the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, the MN Nursery and Landscape Assn, the MN Center for Environmental Advocacy and the Agricultural Aircraft Assn on SF 3463. The bill would allow the Department of Agriculture to eradicate Gypsy Moth populations by spraying the bacteria Btk over affected areas. SF 3463 passed as amended and was referred to the Environment Committee. |