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Lawmakers weigh limits on second‑generation rodenticides as testimony continues
Summary
A legislative committee continued hearing testimony on a short‑form bill addressing second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides, debating a full ban, targeted restrictions, tamper‑proofing, mail‑order sales and the need for more scientific study and alternatives.
A legislative committee continued taking testimony on a short‑form bill addressing use and sale of second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides, with members split between tighter restrictions and delaying a ban until alternatives are proven.
The committee heard that some witnesses will testify next week, including a business offering alternative pest control and a representative from Cabot Cheese on how companies use rodenticides. Speaker 1, Committee member, opened the discussion by noting the bill is short form and lacks draft language and that the panel can continue to gather testimony or ask the Office of Legislative Counsel to draft statutory text for a committee vote.
Committee members raised environmental…
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