Mendocino County Municipal Code Ch. 10A.04 Aerial Application of Phenoxy Herbicides Prohibited

We find and declare that it is necessary to prohibit the aerial application of phenoxy herbicides because of the dangers of drift, contamination of food and water, and irrevocable harm to natural resources. The aerial application of phenoxy herbicides, in light of said dangers, threatens the right of the people of Mendocino County to be secure in their homes and to enjoy the peaceful, undisturbed use of private property and public lands.

(Adopted by Initiative Election 6/5/79, and reorganized by Ord. No. 3332, adopted 1981.)

Any aerial application, in any amount, of phenoxy herbicides, including, but not limited to 2, 4, 5-T, 2, 4, D; Silvex; or any matter containing the chemical Dioxin is prohibited.

(Adopted by Initiative Election 6/5/79, and reorganized by Ord. No. 3332, adopted 1981.)

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision of the Chapter. Any violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute and be a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and by confinement in the county jail of Mendocino County for six (6) months. Each separate discharge of said prohibited substances shall constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction therefor, each sentence shall be served consecutively.

(Adopted by Initiative Election 6/5/79, and reorganized by Ord. No. 3332, adopted 1981.)