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1 AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 529
2 AMENDMENT NO. . Amend Senate Bill 529, AS AMENDED,
3 by replacing everything after the enacting clause with the
4 following:
5 "Section 5. The Structural Pest Control Act is amended
6 by changing Sections 2, 3, and 10.2 and adding Sections 3.26
7 and 10.3 as follows:
8 (225 ILCS 235/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 2202)
9 Sec. 2. Legislative intent. It is declared that there
10 exists and may in the future exist within the State of
11 Illinois locations where pesticides are received, stored,
12 formulated or prepared and subsequently used for the control
13 of structural pests, and improper selection, formulation and
14 application of pesticides may adversely affect the public
15 health and general welfare.
16 It is further established that the use of certain
17 pesticides is restricted or may in the future be restricted
18 to use only by or under the supervision of persons certified
19 in accordance with this Act.
20 It is recognized that pests can best be controlled
21 through an integrated pest management program that combines
22 preventive techniques, nonchemical pest control methods, and
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1 the appropriate use of pesticides with preference for
2 products that are the least harmful to human health and the
3 environment. Integrated pest management is a good practice
4 in the management of pest populations, and it is prudent to
5 employ pest control strategies that are the least hazardous
6 to human health and the environment.
7 Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to protect, promote
8 and preserve the public health and general welfare by
9 providing for the establishment of minimum standards for
10 selection, formulation and application of restricted
11 pesticides and to provide for the licensure of commercial
12 structural pest control businesses, the registration of
13 persons who own or operate non-commercial structural pest
14 control locations where restricted pesticides are used, and
15 the certification of pest control technicians.
16 It is also the purpose of this Act to reduce economic,
17 health, and environmental risks by promoting encourage the
18 use of integrated pest management for structural pest control
19 in schools, by making guidelines on integrated pest
20 management available to schools.
21 (Source: P.A. 87-1106.)
22 (225 ILCS 235/3) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 2203)
23 Sec. 3. Definitions.) As used in this Act, unless the
24 context otherwise requires, the terms specified in Sections
25 3.01 through 3.26 3.24 have the meanings ascribed to them in
26 those Sections.
27 (Source: P.A. 83-825.)
28 (225 ILCS 235/3.26 new)
29 Sec. 3.26. "School" means any structure used as a public
30 school in this State.
31 (225 ILCS 235/10.2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 2210.2)
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1 Sec. 10.2. Integrated pest management guidelines.
2 (a) The Department shall prepare guidelines for an
3 integrated pest management program for structural pest
4 control practices at school buildings and other school
5 facilities. Such guidelines shall be made available to
6 schools and the public upon request.
7 (b) When economically feasible, each school is required
8 encouraged to adopt an integrated pest management program
9 that incorporates the guidelines developed by the Department.
10 If adopting an integrated pest management program would not
11 be economically feasible because it would result in an
12 increase in the school's pest control cost, the school
13 district must provide written notification to the Department.
14 The notification must include projected pest control costs
15 for the term of the pest control program and projected costs
16 for implementing integrated pest management for that same
17 time period. The Department shall make this notification
18 available to the general public upon request. In implementing
19 an integrated pest management program, a pest control
20 specialist should be designated and that person should assume
21 responsibility for the oversight of pest management practices
22 in that school and for recordkeeping requirements.
23 (c) The Structural Pest Control Advisory Council shall
24 assist the Department in developing the guidelines for
25 integrated pest management programs. In developing the
26 guidelines, the Council shall consult with individuals
27 knowledgeable in the area of integrated pest management.
28 (d) The Department, with the assistance of the
29 Cooperative Extension Service and other relevant agencies,
30 may prepare a training program for school pest control
31 specialists.
32 (Source: P.A. 87-1106.)
33 (225 ILCS 235/10.3 new)
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1 Sec. 10.3. Notification. School districts must maintain
2 a registry of parents and guardians of students who have
3 registered to receive written notification prior to
4 application of pesticides to school property or provide
5 written notification to all parents and guardians of students
6 before such pesticide application. Written notification may
7 be included in newsletters, bulletins, calendars, or other
8 correspondence currently published by the school district.
9 The written notification must be given at least 2 business
10 days before application of the pesticide application and
11 should identify the intended date of the application of the
12 pesticide and the name and telephone contact number for the
13 school personnel responsible for the pesticide application
14 program. Prior written notice shall not be required if there
15 is an imminent threat to health or property. If such a
16 situation arises, the appropriate school personnel must sign
17 a statement describing the circumstances that gave rise to
18 the health threat and ensure that written notice is provided
19 as soon as practicable. For purposes of this Section,
20 pesticides subject to notification requirements shall not
21 include (i) an antimicrobial agent, such as disinfectant,
22 sanitizer, or deodorizer, or (ii) insecticide and rodenticide
23 baits.
24 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
25 becoming law.".
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