§ 17B-2a-706 — Definitions -- Notice of intent to commence ultra-low volume treatment -- Exceptions.

(1) As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Rural real property" means the same as that term is defined in Section 17B-2a-1107.
(1)(b) "Social media platform" means a form of electronic communication that is available for public access.
(1)(c) "Ultra-low volume treatment" or "ULV treatment" means a method of pesticide application that provides the minimum volume of liquid insecticide formulation per unit area for the efficient control of mosquitos.
(2) (2)(a) Beginning January 1, 2021, except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), a mosquito abatement district shall provide public notice as soon as practicable before commencing a ULV treatment in a county of the first or second class.
(2)(b) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to a ULV treatment on rural real property.
(2)(c) A mosquito abatement district may provide public notice under Subsection (2)(a) before commencing a ULV treatment in a county of the third through sixth class.
(3) The public notice required under Subsection (2)(a) shall include the ULV treatment:

(3)(a) date;
(3)(b) time; and
(3)(c) place.
(4) (4)(a) A mosquito abatement district shall establish and maintain a:
(4)(a)(i) website; or
(4)(a)(ii) social media platform.
(4)(b) A mosquito abatement district satisfies the public notice requirement under Subsection (2)(a) by posting the public notice on the mosquito abatement district's website or social media platform.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 249, 2020 General Session