SB 1166: Invasive plant species; retail sales, penalty, delayed effective date January 1, 2027.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Invasive plant species; retail sales. Requires, for the retail sale of certain invasive plant species for outdoor use, a retail establishment to post in a conspicuous manner on the property located in proximity to each invasive plant signage identifying such plant as invasive, educating consumers regarding invasive plant species, and encouraging consumers to ask about alternatives. The bill requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to designate the format, size, and content of such signage no later than October 1, 2025, and requires the Commissioner to issue a stop sale order and mark or tag a plant in a conspicuous manner when an invasive plant is for sale at a retail establishment without appropriate signage. In such case, the bill requires the Commissioner to give written notice of a finding made to the owner, tenant, or person in charge of such retail establishment and requires the stop sale order issued to remain in effect until the required signage is posted. Certain provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to HB 1941.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0409)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 409 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 5, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 5, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
5. February 25, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1166)
6. February 24, 2025Signed by President
7. February 21, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 21, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1166ER)
9. February 21, 2025Enrolled
10. February 18, 2025House Amendment agreed to by Senate (33-Y 7-N)
11. February 17, 2025Passed House with amendment (62-Y 33-N)
12. February 17, 2025Engrossed by House as amended

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