The bill, titled "An Act authorizing the city of Lowell to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides," allows the City of Lowell to create ordinances that limit or ban the use of these specific rodenticides. This authority is granted notwithstanding existing laws, including chapter 132B of the General Laws, which typically govern pesticide application. The bill explicitly includes the application of these rodenticides by licensed commercial applicators, ensuring that the city has comprehensive control over their use.

The act will take effect immediately upon its passage, enabling the city to swiftly implement any necessary regulations regarding the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides to protect public health and the environment.