This bill authorizes the Town of Concord to enact an ordinance that prohibits the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides within its jurisdiction. This prohibition applies to all applications of these pesticides, including those performed by licensed commercial applicators, as defined in the relevant regulations. However, the Board of Health retains the authority to allow the use of these rodenticides in specific situations where they are necessary to address a public health condition.
The bill overrides any conflicting provisions in Chapter 132B of the General Laws or other laws, ensuring that the Town of Concord has the legal ability to implement this ban. The act is set to take effect immediately upon its passage.