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CA SB1212

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Leno

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires cellular telephone devices and hands-free devices sold in California to disclose specific absorption rate (SAR) values as reported to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • Mandates SAR disclosure on manufacturer and phone service provider Internet websites adjacent to purchase prices, on exterior packaging or labels, and in instruction manuals

  • Defines cellular telephone devices as those emitting at least 0.001 watts per kilogram (W/kg) of radiofrequency energy, including hands-free devices

  • Requires disclosure to include the federal SAR limit and the maximum SAR emitted by each device, with separate values for head and body use in instruction manuals

  • Applies to new and reconditioned devices shipped from manufacturers, but excludes used products sold by unauthorized sellers

Legislative Description

Cellular telephone devices: specific absorption rate

Last Action

Placed on inactive file on request of Senator Leno.

6/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality3/11/2010
Rules2/18/2010

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