Protecting our soil, farms and food from PFAS contamination

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This bill requires the state to study sludge disposal needs and create a master plan, including identifying costs and technologies for reducing sludge volume and toxicity. It also prohibits the sale or distribution of fertilizers or soil amendments derived from sewage sludge and establishes grant programs and funds to help farmers deal with PFAS contamination. Additionally, it provides immunity to farmers for certain PFAS-related damages and exempts land from conveyance and roll-back taxes if its agricultural use is restricted due to PFAS.

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