LRB-2597/1
RCT:cjs:rs
2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE
June 5, 2003 - Introduced by Representatives Olsen, Freese, Gronemus, Hines, M.
Lehman, Ott, Plouff, Seratti, Sinicki, Townsend, Van Roy and Vrakas,
cosponsored by Senators Hansen and Robson. Referred to Committee on
Agriculture.
AB380,1,3
1An Act to amend 94.645 (2) (a) and 94.645 (3) of the statutes;
relating to: the
2applicability of rules concerning the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk
3pesticides.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Current law law requires the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer
Protection to promulgate rules for the storage of bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides
to protect the waters of the state from contamination. Bulk fertilizer is fertilizer
distributed in nonpackaged form. Bulk pesticides are liquid pesticides in containers
larger than 55 gallons and solid pesticides in undivided quantities greater than 100
pounds. Under current law, the rules apply to any person who manufactures or sells
bulk fertilizer or bulk pesticides. This bill provides that the rules for the storage of
bulk fertilizer and bulk pesticides also apply to persons who store those substances.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as
an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB380, s. 1
4Section
1. 94.645 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB380,2,3
194.645
(2) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), every person who manufactures
2or, distributes
, or stores bulk fertilizer or bulk pesticides shall comply with the
3storage standards adopted under sub. (3).
AB380, s. 2
4Section
2. 94.645 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB380,2,115
94.645
(3) Rules. The department shall adopt by rule standards for the storage
6of bulk fertilizer or bulk pesticides, for the purpose of protecting the waters of the
7state from harm due to contamination by fertilizer or pesticides. The rule shall apply
8to all persons who manufacture
or, distribute
, or store bulk fertilizer or bulk
9pesticides. The rule shall comply with ch. 160. The rule may include different
10standards for new and existing facilities, but all standards shall provide
11substantially similar protection for the waters of the state.
AB380,2,1413
(1)
This act takes effect on the first day of the 13th month beginning after
14publication.
