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ESB 6273 - H AMD TO AG COMM AMD (H-4996.1)  0343  ADOPTED  03/06/92

By Representatives Belcher, Nelson and Fraser

     On page 1, at the beginning of line 9 of the amendment, insert "(1)"

     On page 1, line 9 of the amendment, after "17.21.305" insert "and subsection (2) of this section"

     On page 1, after line 19 of the amendment, insert:

"(2)   A city, town, county, special purpose district, or any other unit of local government in this state may adopt an ordinance, rule, regulation, or statute regarding pesticide use in order to protect critical areas designated under RCW 36.70A.170."

     On page 1, at the beginning of line 22 of the amendment, insert "(1)"

     On page 1, line 22 of the amendment, after "17.21.305" insert "and subsection (2) of this section"

ESB 6273 - H AMD TO AG COMM AMD (H-4996.1)

By Representative Belcher

     On page 2, after line 4 of the amendment, insert:

"(2)   A city, town, county, special purpose district, or any other unit of local government in this state may adopt an ordinance, rule, regulation, or statute regarding pesticide use in order to protect critical areas designated under RCW 36.70A.170."

EFFECT:  An exception is created authorizing local governments to regulate pesticide use in order to protect critical areas designated under the Growth Management Act.