PL 95City of Montréal
An Act respecting agro-environmental risk reduction
Quebec moves first nationally on cosmetic-pesticide regulation; political pressure comes from Vidal-Marsi 2022 commission.
Status
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Introduced✓
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2nd Reading✓
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentSummary
Quebec's first comprehensive pesticide-reform legislation. Limits cosmetic uses of synthetic pesticides province-wide, mandates buffer zones around schools and residential areas, and creates the position of agricultural-pesticides commissioner.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- In committee
Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.