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AZ SB1376
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Katie Hobbs
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacture, sale, offer for sale, or distribution of infant formula, baby food, and child containers containing bisphenol A (BPA) in Arizona beginning January 1, 2016.
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Allows existing inventory of BPA-containing infant formula and baby food containers to be sold until December 31, 2015 if purchased before the effective date and in quantities comparable to prior year purchases.
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Imposes civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with penalties deposited into the Department of Weights and Measures Enforcement Fund.
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Requires use of least toxic alternatives when replacing BPA and prohibits replacement with EPA-identified Group A, B, or C carcinogens or reproductive toxicants.
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Exempts consumer-to-consumer sales and distributions from the law's requirements; authorizes the Department of Weights and Measures to enforce the chapter.
Legislative Description
Sale of BPA products; prohibition
Last Action
Referred to Senate CEM Committee
2/5/2014