[MAIPC] Local Ordinances Targeting Invasives?

[Marian Orlousky]

Here is an example from the state of CT which has a law that prohibits the planting within 40ft of an abutting landowner, and penalizes spread beyond property boundaries, of specific running bamboo species

https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/2013/title-22a/chapter-446i/section-22a-381e#:~:text=Invasive%20Plants,Prohibited%20actions%20re%20running%20bamboo.&text=(b)%20No%20person%20who%20plants,of%20his%20or%20her%20property.
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Section 22a-381e - Prohibited actions re running bamboo. Disclosure statement. Penalties. Enforcement. :: 2013 Connecticut General Statutes :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia<https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/2013/title-22a/chapter-446i/section-22a-381e#:~:text=Invasive%20Plants,Prohibited%20actions%20re%20running%20bamboo.&text=(b)%20No%20person%20who%20plants,of%20his%20or%20her%20property.>
(a) For the purpose of this section, “running bamboo” means any bamboo in the genus Phyllostachys, including Phyllostachys aureosulcata. (b) No person who plants running bamboo or who allows running bamboo to be planted on his or her property shall permit such bamboo to grow beyond the boundaries of his or her property.
law.justia.com



Marian Orlousky
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Subject: [MAIPC] Local Ordinances Targeting Invasives?

Hey folks, I would welcome pointers to any local ordinances targeting invasive plants that might serve as models elsewhere. I am aware of various state-level efforts but also that they tend to be more focused on "noxious weeds" that upset farmers and ranchers, etc. Which is fine, but not necessarily super helpful if we are trying to control invasives that are more of an issue in urban/suburban/exurban parks and may need local restrictions.

It has been awhile, but I have been aware also of efforts in the Pacific Northwest to, for example, target English ivy.

Anyway, I appreciate any pointers. Please reply to me directly or the list as a whole if you feel your information could be of broader interest.

Thanks and cheers,  Steve Young, volunteer, Arlington County VA
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