Victoria, B.C., Canada Approves Bylaw to Curb Pesticide Use

Victoria councillors earlier this month gave preliminary approval to a "pesticide use reduction" bylaw which, if passed, will allow the city to use pesticides on its own fields without permits but require residents to obtain $25 permits in some situations.

Businesses would be exempt from the bylaw, as city staff advised council the community charter giving municipalities the right to regulate pesticides did not extend to commercial enterprises.

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Source: www.canada.com