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CA AB1704
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jared Huffman
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AI Summary
- Prohibits selling, offering for sale, or offering for promotional purposes coal tar pavement products in California
- Bans application of coal tar pavement products on driveways, parking areas, airport runways, and playgrounds effective July 1, 2013
- Authorizes the Department of Toxic Substances Control to issue corrective action notices for violations and allows cities and counties to adopt enforcement ordinances
- Cites findings that coal tar sealants create runoff with PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) levels up to 1,000 times greater than alternative asphalt emulsion sealants and are carcinogenic
- Specifies no state reimbursement is required because violations constitute a new crime or infraction under existing law
Legislative Description
Hazardous waste: coal tar.
Last Action
In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
5/25/2012
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/25/2012
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials2/23/2012
Full Bill Text
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