#2014-110Law No. 2014-110 of February 6, 2014, Limiting the Use of Phytosanitary Products on National Territory
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This French law restricts the use of phytosanitary products, primarily affecting public authorities and non-professional users by prohibiting their use in public green spaces, forests, and public walkways, with exceptions for bio-control products and those permitted for organic farming. It aims at reducing harmful chemical usage while promoting sustainable alternatives.
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Key Changes
- Public authorities cannot use phytosanitary products in public green spaces.
- Non-professional use of certain phytosanitary products is prohibited.
- Exceptions made for bio-control products and those allowed in organic farming.
Obligations
What this law requires
Public authorities must refrain from using or allowing the use of phytosanitary products for the maintenance of public green spaces, forests, and public walkways, except for specific bio-control products and those used in organic farming.
Non-professional users are prohibited from marketing, distributing, or using phytosanitary products, except for certain exempted products specified in the law.
Public authorities must ensure that any measures taken for the destruction and prevention of harmful organisms comply with Article L. 251-3 and Article L. 251-8 of the code.
The Government must submit a report to Parliament by December 31, 2014, on the development of bio-control and low-risk products, identifying legal and economic barriers.
Any sale or transfer of prohibited phytosanitary products under Article L. 253-7 III is forbidden for all entities.