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House passes pest-control licensing bill after floor objections about barriers for small operators
Summary
The House approved SB 26 to create specialty permits and training for ornamental and turf pesticide technicians and increase penalties for violations; opponents warned the permitting scheme could create barriers for small, family operators. SB 26 passed 48–22.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House voted Feb. 3 to pass Senate Bill 26, a set of amendments to the state’s pest-control framework that creates specific permits and training requirements for ornamental and turf technicians, licenses certain herbicide applicators, and increases fines for violations.
Representative Albrecht, sponsor on the floor, said SB 26 addresses noxious-weed challenges and the…
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