The General Assembly finds that the proliferation of certain species of insects, including the group Simulium jenningsi, commonly known as black flies, while not posing a direct threat to the health of humans, animals, or plants, may constitute a public and common nuisance on land and waters used for recreation, employment, and tourism.

Added by Acts 2019, c. 132, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 680, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 681, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.