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Tripling pesticide penalties gets LAO approval

05/09/22 8:08 AM By Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS health impacts to socially disadvantaged communities Newsom environmental justice plans spray drift incidents on children and communities toxic pesticides in California transitioning to safer, more sustainable pest management practices
The Legislative Analyst’s Office is advising lawmakers to adopt Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal for tripling most penalties for pesticide violations.
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Brad Hooker
Associate Editor, Agri-Pulse West

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