2003 House Bill 4730 ↩

House Roll Call 766: Passed

To establish new regulations and fees on the use of pesticides and herbicides to control aquatic nuisances such as overgrown weeds in lakes. The bill would eliminate the requirement to get a permit if a small inland lake has no outlet and no endangered species. If a permit is required, that if a permit is not denied within 30 days, it is considered granted. Permits could be denied if a lake contains threatened or endangered species. The bill would also allow installment payments for permit fees, which were raised by Senate Bill 596 to as much as $1,500 for larger inland lakes.