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Public Act 91-0525
SB529 Enrolled LRB9105046LDmb
AN ACT to amend the Structural Pest Control Act by
changing Sections 2, 3, and 10.2 and adding Sections 3.26 and
10.3.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Structural Pest Control Act is amended by
changing Sections 2, 3, and 10.2 and adding Sections 3.26 and
10.3 as follows:
(225 ILCS 235/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 2202)
Sec. 2. Legislative intent. It is declared that there
exists and may in the future exist within the State of
Illinois locations where pesticides are received, stored,
formulated or prepared and subsequently used for the control
of structural pests, and improper selection, formulation and
application of pesticides may adversely affect the public
health and general welfare.
It is further established that the use of certain
pesticides is restricted or may in the future be restricted
to use only by or under the supervision of persons certified
in accordance with this Act.
It is recognized that pests can best be controlled
through an integrated pest management program that combines
preventive techniques, nonchemical pest control methods, and
the appropriate use of pesticides with preference for
products that are the least harmful to human health and the
environment. Integrated pest management is a good practice
in the management of pest populations, and it is prudent to
employ pest control strategies that are the least hazardous
to human health and the environment.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to protect, promote
and preserve the public health and general welfare by
providing for the establishment of minimum standards for
selection, formulation and application of restricted
pesticides and to provide for the licensure of commercial
structural pest control businesses, the registration of
persons who own or operate non-commercial structural pest
control locations where restricted pesticides are used, and
the certification of pest control technicians.
It is also the purpose of this Act to reduce economic,
health, and environmental risks by promoting encourage the
use of integrated pest management for structural pest control
in schools, by making guidelines on integrated pest
management available to schools.
(Source: P.A. 87-1106.)
(225 ILCS 235/3) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 2203)
Sec. 3. Definitions.) As used in this Act, unless the
context otherwise requires, the terms specified in Sections
3.01 through 3.26 3.24 have the meanings ascribed to them in
those Sections.
(Source: P.A. 83-825.)
(225 ILCS 235/3.26 new)
Sec. 3.26. "School" means any structure used as a public
school in this State.
(225 ILCS 235/10.2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 2210.2)
Sec. 10.2. Integrated pest management guidelines.
(a) The Department shall prepare guidelines for an
integrated pest management program for structural pest
control practices at school buildings and other school
facilities. Such guidelines shall be made available to
schools and the public upon request.
(b) When economically feasible, each school is required
encouraged to adopt an integrated pest management program
that incorporates the guidelines developed by the Department.
If adopting an integrated pest management program would not
be economically feasible because it would result in an
increase in the school's pest control cost, the school
district must provide written notification to the Department.
The notification must include projected pest control costs
for the term of the pest control program and projected costs
for implementing integrated pest management for that same
time period. The Department shall make this notification
available to the general public upon request. In
implementing an integrated pest management program, a school
employee pest control specialist should be designated to and
that person should assume responsibility for the oversight of
pest management practices in that school and for
recordkeeping requirements.
(c) The Structural Pest Control Advisory Council shall
assist the Department in developing the guidelines for
integrated pest management programs. In developing the
guidelines, the Council shall consult with individuals
knowledgeable in the area of integrated pest management.
(d) The Department, with the assistance of the
Cooperative Extension Service and other relevant agencies,
may prepare a training program for school pest control
specialists.
(Source: P.A. 87-1106.)
(225 ILCS 235/10.3 new)
Sec. 10.3. Notification. School districts must maintain
a registry of parents and guardians of students and employees
who have registered to receive written notification prior to
application of pesticides to school property or provide
written notification to all parents and guardians of students
before such pesticide application. Written notification may
be included in newsletters, bulletins, calendars, or other
correspondence currently published by the school district.
The written notification must be given at least 2 business
days before application of the pesticide application and
should identify the intended date of the application of the
pesticide and the name and telephone contact number for the
school personnel responsible for the pesticide application
program. Prior written notice shall not be required if there
is an imminent threat to health or property. If such a
situation arises, the appropriate school personnel must sign
a statement describing the circumstances that gave rise to
the health threat and ensure that written notice is provided
as soon as practicable. For purposes of this Section,
pesticides subject to notification requirements shall not
include (i) an antimicrobial agent, such as disinfectant,
sanitizer, or deodorizer, or (ii) insecticide baits and
rodenticide baits.
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect
August 1, 2000.
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