CHAPTER 142 HB 1698-FN - FINAL VERSION 28Mar2024...

1147h SESSION 24-2550 08/02 HOUSE BILL 1698-FN AN ACT relative to the use of drones for the aerial application of pesticides.

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Aron, Sull.

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Ammon, Hills.

42;

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Creighton, Hills.

30;

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Rollins, Sull.

3;

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McGuire, Merr.

27;

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Schamberg, Merr.

6;

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Comtois, Belk.

7;

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Spillane, Rock.

2;

Pearl,Altschiller, Dist 17;24 May 1, 2024 2024-1731s 08/05 Floor Amendment to HB 1698-FN Amend RSA 430:34-a, IV as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:

Sen.3 IV.(a) Except as provided in subparagraph (b), this section shall not apply to the aerial application of pesticides by a person possessing a valid certificate of registration or permit pursuant to RSA 430:33 while applying pesticides for agricultural purposes using unmanned aircraft as defined in RSA 422:3, XXX at a height not exceeding 20 feet above ground level.

Avard,(b) DistA 12;person possessing a valid certificate of registration or permit pursuant to RSA 430:33 and using an unmanned aircraft to apply pesticides shall notify beekeepers registered with the department of agriculture, markets, and food, located within 200 feet of the proposed treatment area at least 14 days but not more than 60 days before the commencement of the intended spray applications.

Sen.Notification shall be by United States mail and shall contain the information listed in subparagraphs II(a)-(h).

Watters,Floor DistAmendment 4;to HB 1698-FN - Page 2 - 2024-1731s AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill exempts the application of pesticides using drones from notification procedures, except in cases where a registered beekeeper has an apiary within 200 feet of the proposed application area.

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Ward, Dist 8 COMMITTEE:

Environment and Agriculture ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ANALYSIS This bill exempts the application of pesticides using drones from notification procedures.

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Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

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