SB 207

  • Delaware Senate Bill
  • 150th General Assembly (2019-2020)
  • Introduced in Senate Mar 12, 2020
  • Passed Senate Jan 30, 2020
  • House
  • Governor

An Act To Amend Title 3 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Invasive Plants.

Abstract

This Act prohibits the import, export, sale, transport, distribution, or propagation of any plant identified by the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, with the advice of the Delaware Native Species Commission, as an invasive plant. This Act also requires that plants identified as potentially invasive be sold with a tag that identifies the plant as potentially invasive. A violation of this Act may result in a civil penalty of $50 to $500, but only after the person has had the opportunity for an administrative hearing and the opportunity to come into compliance with this Act. This Act takes effect July 1, 2022.

Bill Sponsors (12)

Votes


Jan 30, 2020

Actions


Mar 12, 2020

House

Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Natural Resources

Jan 30, 2020

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jan 29, 2020

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Environmental & Natural Resources) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Environmental & Natural Resources

Jan 23, 2020

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Environmental & Natural Resources Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Environmental & Natural Resources

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