Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has implemented Illinois Public Act 103-0976 as of January 1, 2025. This legislation mandates that municipalities and government entities provide public notice at least 24 hours before applying pesticides on public rights of way within municipal boundaries.
The required notice must detail the location and date of intended applications, the name and type of pesticide, the purpose of use, concentrations, any special instructions, and the contact information for both the applicator and the Illinois Department of Agriculture. This notice should be publicly accessible in writing via mediums such as newsletters, websites, calendars, or other government-published correspondence.
While there is no specific notification template provided, the City of Champaign will adhere to the requirements by issuing monthly information notices about general pesticide use. These notices will cover City-wide applications conducted by city employees and contractors and will be circulated on the City’s website and through social media. Additional notices may also be distributed for specific areas, such as extended pesticide use near detention basins.
"Effective January 1, 2025 the Illinois Department of Agriculture established Illinois Public Act 103-0976," specifies the regulation. It seeks to ensure transparency and public awareness regarding pesticide application in municipal regions.
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