Portland Moves Ahead with Plan to Ban Most Pesticide

The proposal would prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides except for some circumstances.

Associated Press
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A Portland City Council committee has signed off on a pesticide restriction ordinance.

City officials say Portland, Maine's ordinance would align the city with neighboring South Portland and other communities around the state and country that restrict synthetic pesticide use. They say the goal of the ordinance is to reduce exposure to residents, pets and wildlife.

The city council's Sustainability & Transportation Committee unanimously approved the ordinance after a public hearing. It could now head for a first reading before the full council on November 6, followed by a public hearing and vote on November 20.

The proposal would prohibit the use of synthetic pesticides except for some circumstances. It would also establish a Pesticide Management Oversight Committee to help inform the public and businesses.

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