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AZ SB1358
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Katie Hobbs
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AI Summary
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Beginning January 1, 2015, prohibits manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, or distributing infant formula, baby food, or child containers containing bisphenol A (BPA) in Arizona.
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Allows sale of existing inventory of BPA-containing infant formula and baby food containers purchased before the effective date until December 31, 2014, if quantities are comparable to prior year purchases.
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Establishes civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with collected penalties deposited into the Department of Weights and Measures Enforcement Fund.
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Requires that BPA be replaced with the least toxic alternative and prohibits replacement with carcinogens rated as EPA Group A, B, or C or reproductive toxicants causing birth defects or developmental harm.
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Exempts consumer resale and consumer use distribution from the chapter's requirements and designates the Department of Weights and Measures for enforcement.
Legislative Description
Sale of BPA products; prohibition
Last Action
Referred to Senate HHS Committee
2/5/2013