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AK SB111
Bill
Status
4/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Wielechowski
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturing, selling, or distributing upholstered furniture and children's items in Alaska that contain 100 or more parts per million by mass of 10 specified flame retardants, including TDCPP, TCEP, TBBPA, decabromodiphenyl ether, antimony, hexabromocyclododecane, TBPH, TBB, chlorinated paraffins, and TCPP.
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Requires manufacturers of upholstered furniture and children's items containing any flame retardant to place a label stating "This product contains a chemical flame retardant" on the product.
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Exempts secondhand products resold by individuals or nonprofit entities, and exempts off-road motorized vehicles designed for children's use.
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Classifies violations of the flame retardant provisions as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Alaska's consumer protection laws.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Limit Flame Retardant Items/furniture
State Aid
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
3/16/2016