The extensive use of herbicides presents a potential public health hazard
that includes a risk of ground- and surface water contamination.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
HERBICIDE
Any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant
regulator, defoliant, or dessicant.
The use of herbicides is prohibited along easements, rights-of-way, railroads, power lines, or similar uses, within the Town borders, unless the Board of Health approves a written application for such use in accordance with the provisions of §
332-4 hereof.
All applicants desiring to use said herbicides must submit to the Board
of Health an application for the approval of such uses. A map of the area
shall be included with the application showing distances to private and public
wells, wetlands, watercourses, dwellings, and property lines within 400 feet
of the area proposed for herbicide treatment.