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AB 1322 SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR NEWSOM! STARTING 1/1/2024, the dreaded first-generation poison, diphacinone will be added to the existing moratorium on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides.
Bill Text - AB-1322 Pesticides: second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide: diphacinone. (ca.gov)
California Assembly Approves Expansion of Toxic Rat Poisons Ban - Center for Biological Diversity
Here is an action plan and legal update from our friends at Poison Free Malibu.
Here is the latest update on AB 1788, the California Ecosystems Protection Act.
AB 1788 places a moratorium on the use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides.
Passed: State Senate - a vote of 23-7
Concurrence by the State Assembly - a vote of 46-11!
It is up to Governor Gavin Newsom to sign the bill into law.
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Governor Newsome SIGNED California Bill AB 1788!
AB 1788 went into effect on January 1, 2021.
These poisons are not allowed in most cases for residential or commercial use.
Brodifacoum
Bromadiolone
Difenacoum
Difethialone
EFFECTIVE 1/1/24 - DIPHACINONE
Exemptions include wineries, breweries, medical and pharmaceutical companies.
If you see bait boxes with labels containing the above poisons, document the location of the poisons and other pertinent information (pest control company supplying the poison, etc.). Take a picture of the bait box. DO NOT TOUCH THE BAIT BOX.
Report the information to the Agricultural Commissioner in your area.
Los Angeles: Pest Exclusion and Produce Quality Bureau 562.622.0426 / pepq@acwm.lacounty.gov
Here is a link to the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures site:
https://acwm.lacounty.gov/contact-us/
Ventura County:
Report pesticide complaints to the Camarillo Office at (805) 388-4222, Santa Paula Office at (805) 933-2926, or you can send an email to:
https://www.ventura.org/agricultural-commissioner/
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