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REPORT TO
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Report Number: OES 12-08
Date: May 12,12QQ8 g:;
From:
Everett Buntsma
Director, Operations & Emergency Services
Subject:
Draft Pesticide Use By-law and Province of Ontario Bill 64
File: A-1440
Recommendations:
1. That Report OES 12-08 of the Director, Operations & Emergency Services be
received; and
2. That the City of Pickering staff prepare comments to be issued to the Province of
Ontario as part of the Bill 64 public consultation process.
Executive Summary: On April 22, 2008 the Province of Ontario introduced Bill 64,
an Act to amend the Pesticides Act to prohibit the use and sale of pesticides that may
be used for cosmetic purposes. A copy of Bil/64 and Bil/64 Backgrounder is attached.
While the majority of the intent with Bill 64 was similar to the City of Pickering's draft
Pesticide Use By-law that was presented to Executive Committee (Report to Executive
Committee OES-OS-08 dated March 17, 2008) there were some possible differences.
The draft Pesticide Use By-law is attached. The most notable difference is the
Province's ability to prohibit the sale of pesticides for cosmetic purposes. In addition,
the City of Pickering's draft Pesticide Use By-law had included exemptions for lawn
bowling,greens, City sports fields, hard surfaces and insect infestations. The difficulty
in comparing Bill 64 to the City's draft Pesticide Use By-law is that Bill 64 does not
specifically identify these exemptions, however, there are sections that leave it open for
interpretation. These sections that are unclear at the moment will presumably be
clearer when the regulations are released. In an effort to ensure the final regulations
reflect the City's draft Pesticide Use By-law it is recommended that the City prepare a
letter to issue to the Province as part of the comment process. Comments must be
submitted to the Province of Ontario by May 22, 2008.
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Financial Implications:
Recommendation #1: There are no financial implications.
Recommendation #2: There are no financial implications.
Sustainability Implications:
The implications of Bill 64 to sustainability are similar to those of the draft City of
Pickering Pesticide Use By-law. Pesticide restriction is a contentious issue. However,
as with any chemical, when misused pesticides can be a problem for both the
environment and human health. With regard to the economy, Bill 64 proposes to
prohibit the sale and use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes except for a few
exemptions including golf courses, forestry, agriculture, public safety and health. This
will obviously reduce pesticide sales and pesticide based services. At the same time
though, there will be an increased demand for alternative pest control products and for
lawn care service providers that offer non-pesticide reliant services. The City of
Pickering has already greatly reduced its use of pesticides. As a municipality, if the
regulations that result from Bill 64 do not offer exemptions for City sports fields, hard
surfaces and insect infestations, there will be a need to increase the use of alternative
products, as well as for resources to expand the current cultural practices.
Background: As directed by Council in November 2007, City staff implemented a
public consultation plan to solicit stakeholder and public feedback on the draft Pesticide
Use By-law. The March 17, 2008 Report to Executive Committee (OES 05-08)
outlined the results of the public consultation process, staff's recommendations and a
revised draft Pesticide Use By-law. At that point Executive Committee requested staff
to submit the draft Pesticide Use By-law to the Province of Ontario. Executive
Committee also requested that staff provide an update as to the status of the Provincial
pesticide legislation as well as more detail about the enforcement costs associated with
a municipal by-law.
On April 9, 2008 staff submitted a Memorandum (0-9000) indicating that the City of
Pickering's draft Pesticide Use By-law had been submitted to the Province and what the
status of the legislation was at that time. On April 22, 2008 the Province of Ontario
introduced Bill 64, an Act to amend the Pesticide Act to prohibit the use and sale of
pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes. The public comment period for Bill
64 concludes on May 22, 2008. Bill 64 indicates that a municipal pesticide by-law will
be inoperative if it addresses the use, sale or transfer of a pesticide used for cosmetic
purposes. Therefore, there is no reason to submit a report regarding the cost of
enforcement.
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This report serves to identify the possible differences between the City of Pickering's
draft Pesticide Use By-law and Bill 64. Since the possible regulations associated with
Bill 64 have not been issued, differences can only be identified by omission. This
includes the following:
The main difference is the Province's ability to regulate the sale of pesticides.
Prohibiting the sale of pesticides for cosmetic use will greatly improve the ability
to enforce the pesticide use regulation.
Bill 64 includes a provision to allow golf courses the ability under certain
circumstances to apply pesticides, however, it does not list lawn bowling greens.
The City's draft Pesticide Use By-law included an exemption for lawn bowling
greens.
Bill 64 does not include a clear provision to allow municipalities to spot spray on
warning tracks and City managed sports fields if 30 percent threshold of non-
qualified turf is identified. The City's draft Pesticide Use By-law included an
exemption for this situation. Bill 64 does include a general exemption for "uses
related to public health and safety". In discussion with City staff, it was
communicated that failing to remove weeds from warning tracks poses a safety
concern. In addition, staff indicated that spot applications on sports fields if the
presence of non-qualified sports turf exceeds 30 percent was strictly for safety
reasons. Failing to remove weeds increases the risk factor and liability for
athletes. If the weed population in a sports field is greater than 50 percent, for
safety reasons, a complete rehabilitation of all the turf on that field will be
required. This will have significant cost implications as well as impact sport
teams' ability to use the fields. Under the draft Pesticide Use By-law, spot
applications were to be used as a last resort and not in place of cultural
practices. At this time we can not assume what the future regulation will
stipulate as to what is meant by Bill 64's reference to "uses related to public
health and safety".
Bill 64 does not include an exemption for hard surfaces. The City's draft
Pesticide Use By-law included an exemption for this situation. The ability to use
spot treatments on hard surfaces was from a financial perspective, not a health
and safety matter. The City has a very large area of hard surfaces to maintain
and does not have the resources at this time to be able to treat the weeds using
alternative methods.
Bill 64 does not include an exemption for general insect infestation in turf. There
is an exemption within Bill 64 for insects in relation to Forestry, managing West
Nile Virus, Agriculture and stinging insects. The City's draft Pesticide Use By-
law included an exemption for situations where there was a presence of insects
in number or conditions that involved an immediate or potential risk of substantial
loss or damage to property.
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law included an exemption for situations where there was a presence of insects
in number or conditions that involved an immediate or potential risk of
substantial loss or damage to property.
The specifics regarding enforcement and who will enforce the legislation has not been
indicated. Information regarding how the phase-in of the legislation will be carried out
has not been released.
Staff recommend that comments be submitted to the Province of Ontario requesting
that upon development of the regulations, considerations be given to provide
exemptions as outlined above for lawn bowling greens, municipalities to spot spray on
warning tracks, municipalities to spot treat sport fields if 30 percent threshold of non-
qualified turf is identified, municipalities to spot treat hard surfaces and insect
infestations.
Attachments:
1. Bill 64
2. Bill 64 Backgrounder
3. City of Pickering Draft Pesticide Use By-law
Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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Recommended for the consideration of
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1ST SESSION, 39THLEGlSLATURE, ONTARIO
57 ELlZABETII 11, 2008
1 re SESSION, 3ge LEGISLATURE. ONTARIO
57 ELIZABETH 11, 2008
Bill 64
Projet de loi 64
An Act to amend the
Pesticides Act to prohibit the use
and sale of pesticides that may be used
for cosmetic purposes
Loi modifiant la Loi sur les pesticides
en vue d'interdire I'usage et la vente
de pesticides pouvant etre utilises
it des fins esthetiques
The Hon. J. Gerretsen
Minister of the Environment
L'honorable J. Gerretsen
Ministre de l'Environnement
Government Bill
Projet de loi du gouvernement
I st Reading
2nd Reading
April 22, 2008
I re lecture
22 avril 2008
2" lecture
3rd Reading
3" lecture
Royal Assent
Sanction royale
Printed by the Legislative Assembly
of Ontario
Imprime par I' Assemblee legislative
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The Bill amends the Pesticides Act to prohibit the use and sale
of certain pesticides that may be used for cosmetic purposes.
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Le projet de loi moditie la Loi sur les pesticides en vue d'inter-
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8 ill 64
2008
An Act to amend the
Pesticides Act to prohibit the use
and sale of pesticides that may be used
for cosmetic purposes
Note: This Act amends the Pesticides Act. For the legis-
lative history of the Act, see the Table of Consolidated
Public Statutes - Detailed Legislative History on w\\<W.e-
Laws.gov.on.ca.
Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the
Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts
as follows:
1. (1) Subsection 1 (1) of the Pesticides Act is
amended by adding the following definition:
"cosmetic" means non-essential; ("esth6tique")
(2) Section 1 of the Act is amended by adding the
following subsection:
Use of pesticide
(4) For the plUposes of this Act,
(a) the placement or application of a pesticide is a use
of the pesticide; and
(b) the mixing, dilution or loading of a pesticide for
the purpose of placing or applying it is a use of the
pesticide.
2. The Act is amended by adding the following sec-
tion:
Prohibitions - pesticides used for cosmetic purposes
7.1 (1) No person shall use or cause or permit the use
in, on or over land of a pesticide that has been prescribed
for the purpose of this subsection.
i<:u-epted uses
(2) Subject to the regulations, subsection (l) does not
apply to the following uses of a pesticide:
I. Uses related to golf courses, if any prescribed con-
ditions have been met.
2. Uses related to agriculture.
3. Uses related to forestry.
4. Uses related to the promotion of public health or
safety.
5. Other prescribed uses.
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Projet de loi 64
2008
Loi modifiant la Loi sur les pesticides
en vue d'interdire I'usage et la vente
de pesticides pouvant etre utilises
it des fins esthetiques
Remarque : La presente loi modifie la Loi sur les pestici-
des, dont I 'historique legislatif figure a la page pertincnte
de l'Historique legislatif detaille des lois d'interet public
codifiees sur Ie site www.lois-en-ligne.gouv.on.ca.
Sa Majeste, sur l'avis et avec Ie consentement de
l'Assemblee legislative de la province de l'Ontario,
edicte :
1. (1) Le paragraphe 1 (1) de la Loi sur /.es pestici-
de.5 est modifie par adjonction de la definition sui-
vante:
<<csthetique)) Non essentieJ. (<<cosmetic)))
(2) L'article 1 de la Loi est modifie par adjonction
du paragraphe suivant :
Usage de pesticides
(4) Pour l'application de la presente loi :
a) la mise en place ou l'application d'un pesticide
constituc lUlusagc de celui-ci;
b) Ie melange, la dilution ou Ie chargement d'un pes-
ticide aux fins de sa mise en place ou de son appli-
cation en cOll.,>titue un usage.
2. La Loi est modifiee par adjonction de I'article
suivant :
Usages interdits : pesticides utilises II des fins esthetiques
7.1 (I) Nul ne doit utiliser dans ou sur un terrain, ou
au-dessus de celui-ei, un pesticide qui est prescrit pour
l'application du present paragraphe, ni pennettre ou faire
en sorte que eela se fasse.
Usages: exceptions
(2) Sous reserve des reglement", Ie paragraphe (l) ne
s'applique pas aux usages suivants d'un pesticide:
I. Les usages relatifs aux terrains de golf, si les
conditions prescrites, Ie cas echeant, ont ete rem-
plies.
2. Les usages rclatifs a l'agriculture.
3. Les usages relatifs aux activites foresticres.
4. Les usages relatifs a la promotion de la sante ou de
la sccuritc publiques
5. Les autres usages prescrits.
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Requirements related to excepted uses
(3) A person who, pursuant to subsection (2), uses a
pesticide prescribed for the purpose of subsection (1)
shall comply with such requirements as may be pre-
scrihed.
Prohibition on sale, etc.
(4) Despite section 6, no person shall sell, offer to sell
or transfer a pesticide that has been prescribed for the
purpose of this subsection.
By-laws inoperative
(5) A municipal by-law is inoperative if it addresses
the use, sale, o1Ter for sale or transfer of a pesticide that
may be used for a cosmetic purpose.
3. The definition of "offence" in subsection 23 (1) of
the Act is amended by striking out "4, 6 or 7" and
substituting "4, 6, 7 or 7.1".
4. Section 34 of the Act is amended by adding the
following subsection:
Exception
(2) Subsection (1) does not authorize the Director to
exempt a person from a provision of a regulation made
with respect to section 7.1.
5. (1) Section 35 of the Act is amended by adding
the following paragraphs:
38. prescribing pesticides for the purpose of subsection
7.1 (1) or (4);
39. defining golf courses for the purpose of paragraph
I of subsection 7.1 (2);
40. defining agriculture for the purpose of paragraph 2
of subsection 7.1 (2);
41. defming forestry for the purpose of paragraph 3 of
subsection 7.1 (2);
42. defining promotion of public health or safety for
the purpose of paragraph 4 of subsection 7.1 (2);
43. prescribing uses for the purpose of paragraph 5 of
subsection 7.1 (2);
44. prescribing conditions that must be met for para-
graph 1 of subsection 7. I (2) to apply;
45. prescribing requirements that must be complied
with for the purpose of subsection 7.1 (3);
46. prescribing sales, offers to sell or transfers to
which subsection 7.1 (4) does not apply;
47. providing for such transitional matters as the Lieu-
tenant Governor in Council considers necessary or
advisahle in relation to section 7.1 ;
48. prescribing municipal by-laws to which subsection
7.1 (5) docs not apply.
(2) Section 35 of the Act is amended by adding the
following subsections:
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Exigences : exceptions
(3) Quiconque utilise, conformement au paragraphe
(2), un pesticide prescrit pour l'application du paragraphe
(1 ) cst tenu de satisfaire aux exigences prescrites.
Vente interdite
(4) Malgre l'article 6, nul ne doit vendre, mettre en
vente ou transferer un pesticide qui est prescrit pour
I'application du present paragraphe.
Reglements municipaux sans effet
(5) Est sans effet Ie reglement municipal qui traite de
l'usage, de la vente, de la mise en vente ou du transfert
d'un pesticide pouvant etre utilise a une fin esthetique.
3. La definition de <<infraction>> au paragraphe 23
(1) de la Loi est modifiee par substitution de <<4, 6, 7
ou 7.1>> it <<4, 6 ou 7>>.
4. L'article 34 de la Loi est modifie par adjonction
du paragraphe suivant :
Exception
(2) Le paragraphe (1) n'autorise pas Ie directeur a
exempter une personne d'une disposition d'un reglement
pris it l' 6gard de I' article 7.1.
5. (l) L'article 35 de la Loi est moditic par adjonc-
tion des dispositions suivantes :
38. prescrire des pesticides pour l'application du para-
graphe7.1 (I)ou(4);
39. defmir <<terrains de golf>> pour I'application de la
disposition I du paragraphe 7.1 (2);
40. dCfinir <<agriculture>> pour l'application de la dispo-
sition 2 du paragraphe 7.1 (2);
41. defmir <<activites forestieres>> pour l'application de
la disposition 3 du paragraphe 7.1 (2);
42. defmir <<promotion de la sante ou de la securite
publiques>> pour l'application de la disposition 4 du
paragraphe 7.1 (2);
43. prescrire des usages pour l'application de la dispo-
sition 5 du paragraphe 7.1 (2);
44. prescrire les conditions qui doivent etre remplies
pour que la disposition 1 du paragraphe 7.1 (2)
s' applique;
45. prescrirc les cxigences auxquelles il doit etre satis-
fait pour l'application du paragraphe 7.1 (3);
46. prescrire les ventes, mises en vente ou transferts
all'(quels Ie paragraphe 7.1 (4) ne s'applique pas;
47. prevoir les questions transitoires que Ie lieutenant-
gouverneur en conseil estime necessaires ou sou-
haitables relativement ,ll'article 7.1;
48. prescrire les reglements municipaux auxquels Ie
paragraphe 7.1 (5) ne s'applique pas.
(2) L'article 35 de la Loi est modifie par adjonction
des paragraphes suivants :
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Pesticides prescribed for s. 7.1
(2) A regulation made under paragraph 38 of subsec-
tion (1) shall not prescribe a pesticide unless the pesticide
may be used for a cosmetic purpose.
Municipal by-laws to which s. 7.1 (5) does not apply
(3) A regulation made under paragraph 48 of subsec-
tion (1) shall not prescribe a municipal by-law unless the
passing ofthe by-law is required under an Act.
Commenceml'nt
6. This Act comes into force on a day to be named
by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor.
Sh ort title
7. The short title of this Act is the Cosmetic Pesti-
cides Ban Act, 2008.
Pesticides prescrits pour I'application de I'art. 7.1
(2) Le n':glement pris en application de la disposition
38 du paragraphe (1) ne peut prescrire un pesticide que si
ce demier peut etre utilise a une fin esthetique.
Reglements municipaux : non-application du par. 7.1 (5)
(3) Le rcglement pris en application de la disposition
48 du paragraphe (1) ne peut prescrire un rcglement mu-
nicipal que si J'adoption de celui-ci est exig6e aux termes
d' une loi.
Entree en vigueur
6. La presente loi entre en vigueur Ie jour que Ie
lieutenant-gouverneur fixe par proclamation.
Titre abrege
7. Le titre abrege de la presente loi est Loi de 2008
sur l'interdiction des pesticides utilises a des fins esthe-
tiques.
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Ministry of the Environment
April 22, 2008
The Proposed Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act
The Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act would, if passed, amend the Pesticides Act and give the
province the authority to:
· Ban the use and sale of pesticides, which include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, for
cosmetic purposes
· Make exceptions for agriculture, forestry, health or safety, and golf courses, with conditions
· Supercede existing municipal cosmetic pesticides by-laws.
The proposed ban is part of the McGuinty government's toxic reduction strategy to reduce
pollution and protect families from toxic chemicals.
If the legislation is enacted, pesticide products and active ingredients that would be subject to
the sale and use bans will be determined in consultation with Ontarians and detailed in a
regulation. A preliminary list of pesticides has been developed to promote discussion about the
types of pesticides that could be prescribed for the sale and the use bans. It is available at
www.ontario.ca/pesticides. The regulation would also:
· Define the exceptions that will be made for agriculture and forestry
· Prescribe other excepted uses (for health or safety issues, for example)
· Outline the conditions which would allow golf courses to continue pesticide use.
Exceptions are proposed for the agriculture and forestry sectors to protect and enhance food
production and our forests, plus there are already strict rules on their use and storage.
Reducing unnecessary risk to children
Children's smaller size and greater exploratory behaviour make them more likely to come into
direct contact with pesticide residues in the environment, and once exposed, they are generally
more susceptible to the potential toxic effects of pesticides because of their immature stage of
development.
Many studies have identified pesticides and other chemicals in human tissues and fluids,
including those of infants. The proposed legislation takes a prudent approach to reduce
potential risk, especially to the most vulnerable members of society, from the cosmetic use of
pesticides.
One set of rules for the province
The province's proposal to overrule existing municipal cosmetic pesticides by-laws is to ensure
all Ontarians are protected regardless of where they live.
The proposed legislation also goes beyond the 'use' to include the sale of cosmetic pesticides,
and provides a level of consistency and regulatory certainty for residents and for businesses
operating in different areas of the province.
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Current pesticides legislation
All pesticides imported into, sold or used in Canada are regulated nationally under the federal
Pest Control Products Act.
The Ontario Pesticides Act and Regulation 914 provide the province's regulatory framework for
pesticide management. The Ministry of the Environment, through this legislation, regulates the
sale, use, transportation, storage and disposal of pesticides. It issues pesticide applicator,
operator and vendor licenses, monitors compliance and enforces the regulation. Mainly through
outreach and education, as well as training, the ministry provides direction on the responsible
use of pesticides and encourages and promotes reduced reliance on pesticides.
The province's toxic reduction strategy
The Ontario government is committed to developing a comprehensive toxic reduction strategy,
the legislation to support it and to ensuring that the public is kept informed of health and
environmental hazards.
It will work with Cancer Care Ontario and the Ontario Medical Association to identify, target and
reduce the number of cancer-causing agents released in the environment; and work to support
the development and installation of new technologies to reduce industry reliance on toxic
chemicals.
John Karapita, Minister's Office, 416-314-6736
John Steele, Ministry of the Environment, 416-314-6666
ontario.ca/envi ronment-news
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Questions and Answers on
Banning Pesticides for Cosmetic Purposes
Why is the government introducing a ban on the use and sale of cosmetic pesticides?
· The McGuinty government is committed to reducing Ontarians' exposure to toxic chemicals
in our air, water, land and consumer products.
· The use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes is an unnecessary risk to human health,
particularly children's health.
· Children's smaller size and greater exploratory behaviour make them more likely to come
into direct contact with pesticide residues in the environment. Once exposed, they are
generally more susceptible to the potential toxic effects of pesticides because of their
immature stage of development.
· Banning the sale, as well as the use, is the strongest possible approach to eliminating
pesticides for cosmetic purposes since they will not be available for people to buy. A ban on
the sale is strongly supported by environmental and health groups as well as the general
public.
What does the legislation do?-
. If enacted, it will:
Prohibit the use and sale of pesticides for cosmetic or non-essential
purposes (the list of pesticide products and active ingredients would be
specified in a regulation to come at a later date)
Make exceptions for agriculture, forestry, the promotion of public health or
safety and golf courses
supercede municipal pesticide by-laws for cosmetic purposes.
· If enacted, the legislation would give the province the authority to make regulations. The
regulations would identify the pesticides which would be prohibited, define the exceptions to
the use ban, and identify any conditions attached to the exceptions.
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Why does the Bill provide exceptions for certain sectors?
.. The intent of the proposed legislation is to prohibit the unnecessary use of pesticides to
protect human health, especially children's health.
· Exceptions are being proposed for the agriculture and forestry sectors to protect and
enhance food production and our forests, plus there are already strict rules on their use and
storage.
· Golf courses are excepted because of their specialized nature, but only if certain conditions
are met. These would be detailed in a regulation that would be made detailing the specifics
of the ban, if the legislation is enacted.
· There will be exceptions for health and safety reasons, too. Some examples might be to
manage mosquitoes which can carry the West Nile Virus, or to control stinging insects or
poison ivy, or products that protect the health of pets.
Are rural residents included?
· Yes. The intent of the proposed legislation is to protect human health, especially children's
health, regardless of where children may live in the province.
When will the ban take effect?
· The timing depends on the passing of the legislation by the Legislature of Ontario.
· If passed, a draft regulation would be developed and posted for public consultation. The
draft regulation would include proposed timing for implementation.
What will happen to existing municipal pesticide by-laws?
· The government's proposed ban builds on the leadership shown by those municipalities that
introduced bans or imposed restrictions on cosmetic pesticides over the past several
months.
· It's important, however, to extend that protection to all children and families regardless of
where they live. That's why the government is introducing one comprehensive ban for the
province.
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Ministry of the Environment
Proposed Legislation to Ban the Use of Pesticides for Cosmetic Purposes
The Minister of the Environment introduced the Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act in the Legislature of Ontario on April 22, 2008. The bill contains
provisions that would ban the use and sale of certain prescribed pesticides in Ontario. The bill also contains proposed regulation making authority
for the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations prescribing pesticides to which the use and sale bans contained in the Bill would apply.
Accordingly, if the bill is enacted, a regulation may be made prescribing such pesticides.
Who Proposed ban Alternatives Proposed exemptions Why Proposed Approach
Agriculture Uses related to agriculture Farmers already have strict Uses related to
rules for the use and storage agriculture to be defined
of pesticides by regulation
Front and back yards Fertilize and water properly Uses related to health or safety Necessary use of pesticides Uses related to health or
of farm homes to keep lawns healthy and for health or safety purposes safety to be defined by
including lawns, pull weeds by hand or use - Manage West Nile Virus regulation
ornamental plantings, special tools designed for - Stinging insects
vegetable gardens, the job. Use of lower-risk -
patios, driveways, products to be
trees Maintain healthy plants and considered and defined
monitor for early signs of by regulation
pest problems.
Use exemption for trees
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for lawns and gardens, visit considered and defined
wvvw. ontario. ca/enVlronment by regulation
and click on "pesticides"
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businesses institutional and
industrial properties
including parks,
school yards,
cemeteries, rights-of-
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forestry
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including lawns, to keep lawns healthy and for health or safety purposes safety to be defined by
ornamental plantings, pull weeds by hand or use - Manage West Nile Virus regulation
vegetable gardens, special tools designed for - Control stinging insects Use of lower-risk
patios, driveways, the job. products to be
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monitor for early signs of Use exemption for trees
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A by-law to regulate pesticide use
WHEREAS pursuant to paragraph 6 of subsection 11 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001,
S.O. 2001, c. 25 municipalities may pass by-laws respecting the health, safety and well-
being of persons; and
WHEREAS Council deems it necessary to regulate the use of pesticides within the City;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCil OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF
PICKERING ENACTS AS FOllOWS:
PART I - INTERPRETATION
Definitions
1. In this by-law,
"City" means The Corporation of The City of Pickering or the geographic area of
the City of Pickering, as the context requires;
"IPM accreditation" means accreditation in a recognized integrated pest
management programme from the Integrated Pest Management Plant Health
Care Council of Ontario, the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System of Canada,
or a similar body approved by the City;
"officer" means a municipal by-law enforcement officer appointed by the City;
"person" includes a corporation and the heirs, executors, administrators or other
legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to
law;
"pest" means any injurious, noxious or troublesome insect or other arthropod,
fungus, bacterial organism, weed, or other plant or animal pest and includes any
injurious, noxious or troublesome organic function of a plant or animal; and
"pesticide" means a product, an organism or substance that is a registered
control product under the federal Pest Control Products Act which is used as a
means for directly or indirectly controlling, destroying, attracting or repelling a
pest or for mitigating or preventing its injurious, noxious or troublesome effects,
and for greater certainty only, does not include products listed in Schedule "A".
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2. In this by-law, reference to any Act, regulation or by-law is reference to that Act,
regulation or by-law as it is amended or re-enacted from time to time.
Word Usage
3. This by-law shall be read with all changes in gender or number as the context
may require.
4. A grammatical variation of a word or expression defined has a corresponding
meaning.
Construction
5. Unless otherwise specified, references in this by-law to sections and schedules
are to sections and schedules in this by-law
Severability
6. Each section of this by-law is an independent section, and the holding of any
section or part of any section of this by-law to be void or ineffective for any
reason shall not be deemed to affect the validity of any other section or parts of
sections of this by-law.
Application
7. This by-law shall apply to all lands and premises within the City, including lands
owned by the City.
PART" - USE OF PESTICIDES
P roh i bitions
8. No person shall apply or cause or permit the application of any pesticide within
the City.
Agricultural Exemption
9. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied on agricultural lands
used in furtherance of a normal farm practice carried on as part of an agricultural
operation pursuant to the Farming and Farm Production Protection Act, 1998.
Pest Control in Buildings Exemption
10. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is used for pest control within a
residence or other building.
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11. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is used to diminish or control an
infestation. For purposes of this section, "infestation" means the presence of
pests in numbers or under conditions that involve an immediate or potential risk
of substantial loss or damage to property.
Public Health Exemption
12. Section 8 does not apply where the application of the pesticide is necessary in
the opinion of the Medical Officer of Health for The Regional Municipality of
Durham to address a health hazard.
Noxious Weeds Exemption
13. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied to destroy noxious weeds
identified in the regulations to the Weed Control Act or any plant that has been
designated as a noxious weed under a City by-law.
Conservation Authorities Lands Exemption
14. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied to control invasive
species on lands owned or managed by a conservation authority established
under the Conservation Authorities Act.
Golf Course, Driving Range and Lawn Bowling Green Exemption
15. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied on a golf course, golf
driving range or a lawn bowling green.
City Sports Fields Exemptions
16. (1) Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied on a sports field
owned or managed by the City containing more than 30% non-qualified
sports turf.
(2) Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied to eliminate weed
growth that may pose a safety concern on a baseball field warning track.
Hard Surface Exemption
17. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied on a City owned hard
surface where a threat to infrastructure has been identified. For purposes of this
section, "hard surface" means asphalt, concrete, interlocking brick or block,
crushed or solid stone, gravel, slag, ground asphalt, wood or any other non-
porous material.
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Utility Exemption
18. Section 8 does not apply where the pesticide is applied within a hydro corridor,
beneath the power lines that exit the powerhouse on Ontario Power Generation
property, or at any hydro substation, gas distribution station or gas transmission
station.
General Exemptions
19. Section 8 does not apply where pesticides are applied,
(a) to disinfect swimming pools, whirlpools, spas or wading pools;
(b) to purify water intended for the use of humans or animals;
(c) as a wood preservative;
, (d) for injection into trees, stumps, or wooden poles; or
(e) as an insect repellent for personal use.
Exemption Qualifications
20. No person shall be entitled to the benefit of any exemption under this by-law
unless the pesticide is applied,
(a) by an applicator with an IPM accreditation; and
(b) only to the area specifically identified as requiring the application.
PART III - ENFORCEMENT
Inspections
21. An officer may, at any reasonable time, enter upon any land for the purpose of
carrying out an inspection to determine whether or not the provisions of this by-
law have been complied with.
22. For purposes of an inspection, an officer may,
(a) require the production for inspection of any document or things relevant to
the inspection;
(b) inspect and remove documents or things relevant to the inspection for the
purpose of making copies or extracts;
(c) require information from any person concerning a matter related to the
inspection; and
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(d) alone or in conjunction with a person possessing special or expert
knowledge, make examinations or take tests, samples or photographs
necessary for the purposes of the inspection.
23. No person shall obstruct the officer inspecting or withhold, destroy, conceal or
refuse to furnish any information or thing required by the officer.
Penalties
24. Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence
and upon conviction is liable to a fine pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial
Offences Act.
PART IV - GENERAL
Other Legislation
25. . The provisions of this by-law are intended to complement the provisions of the
Pest Control Products Act (Canada) and the Pesticides Act, and shall be
enforced consistent with this intention.
Short Title
26. This by-law may be referred to as the "Pesticide Use By-law".
Effective Date
27. This by-law comes into effect on January 1, 2009.
BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this _ day of
2008.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debi Bentley, City Clerk
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1. A product that uses pheromones to lure pests, sticky media to trap pests or
"quick-kill" traps for vertebrate species considered pests, such as mice and rats.
2. A product that is or contains only the following active ingredients:
(a) a soap;
(b) a mineral oil, also called "dormant or horticultural oil",
(c) silicon dioxide, also called "diatomaceous earth";
(d) biological pesticides, including St (bacillus thuringiensis) and nematodes;
(e) borax, also called "boric acid" or "boracic acid";
(f) ferric phosphate;
(g) acetic acid;
(h) pyrethrum or pyrethrins;
(i) fatty acids;
U) sulphur; or
(k) corn gluten meal.