HB491:

Noxious weeds; amends definition to exclude plants that are commercially significant.

Bill Summary:

Noxious weeds. Amends the definition of
"noxious weeds" to exclude plants that are commercially significant,
directs the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Board)
to implement a phase out period when a new plant is listed as a noxious
weed, directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
to provide signs to nurseries and retail plant outlets listing invasive
plants sold in the Commonwealth, and authorizes the Board to adopt
regulations for permits required to move noxious weeds, or a part
thereof, into or within the Commonwealth. The bill also directs the
Department of Conservation and Recreation to update its invasive
species list by January 1, 2024, and every four years thereafter.