Senate Bill 1019 establishes a deicer applicators registration program under the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The bill mandates DATCP to create criteria for training commercial applicators in snow and ice removal and deicer application methods that protect water quality. Commercial applicators must complete an approved training program and pass an examination to be registered by DATCP, with registrations valid for five years. The bill also requires DATCP to maintain a list of registered commercial applicators and certified training providers.

Additionally, the bill outlines liability protections for registered commercial applicators and property owners who contract with them. They are presumed not liable for damages resulting from snow and ice accumulation if they used approved methods for removal and deicer application. However, this protection does not apply in cases of reckless conduct or failure to use approved methods. Registered commercial applicators are required to keep detailed records of their practices and report the types and amounts of deicers used annually to DATCP. The bill also includes provisions for the revocation of registration if compliance is not met.