Agricultural lands, golf courses and sod farms would be exempt from the ban.

If the ban goes through, Manitobans would only be allowed to use bio-pesticides and organic methods to control weeds on their lawns.

"Medical experts are clear that synthetic chemical lawn pesticides pose risks to human health, especially in the early stages of life, and to pets as well. We must reduce exposure to these products where they are not needed," said Mackintosh.

"Given the increasing availability of replacement products and alternative turf management practices that effectively control weeds, Manitoba is proposing to join most other provinces and more than 170 Canadian municipalities to protect human, pet and environmental health."