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AR HB1515

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jack Ladyman

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-7-136(b) to grant local control over fluoride levels to water system owners and operators serving 5,000 users or fewer
  • Allows companies, corporations, municipalities, counties, government agencies, or other entities to determine whether to adjust fluoride quantities in their water systems
  • If fluoride adjustment is chosen, the adjusted fluoride content shall not exceed the maximum level established by the Department of Health
  • Removes previous language requiring maintenance of a specific fluoride standard, replacing it with local decision-making authority

Legislative Description

To Provide Local Control Over Fluoride Levels In Water Systems That Serve Five Thousand (5,000) Users Or Fewer.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/13/2017

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