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CA SB1019
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires manufacturers of upholstered furniture and flexible polyurethane foam sold in California to label products indicating whether they contain added flame retardant chemicals, with a specific statement on existing product labels.
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Mandates manufacturers retain documentation (such as supplier statements) proving whether flame retardant chemicals were added to covered products or components.
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Establishes fines of $2,500 to $15,000 for manufacturers failing to maintain or provide documentation, and $1,000 to $10,000 for mislabeling products marked as containing no flame retardant chemicals.
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Requires the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation to work with the Department of Toxic Substances Control to test products labeled as flame retardant-free and publish citation information online.
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Defines "added flame retardant chemicals" as flame retardant substances present at levels above 1,000 parts per million and allows fine adjustments for inflation every five years.
Legislative Description
Upholstered furniture: flame retardant chemicals.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 862, Statutes of 2014.
9/30/2014