CA SB1044

Requires sellers of firefighter personal protective equipment containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals to provide written notice to purchasers starting January 1, 2022, with sellers and purchasers retaining copies for at least 3 years.

Prohibits manufacturers and users from selling, distributing, or using class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals in California starting January 1, 2022, with limited exemptions for federal requirements and certain terminals/refineries until January 1, 2024 or 2028.

Allows terminal and oil refinery operators to request waivers from the State Fire Marshal extending the PFAS foam ban beyond the applicable deadlines if commercially available PFAS-free alternatives do not exist, with waivers capped at 2 years and expiring by January 1, 2032.

Requires persons using PFAS-containing foam to report usage to the State Fire Marshal within 5 business days, implement full containment measures, and report any environmental releases; manufacturers must recall affected products and reimburse purchasers.

Prohibits discharging or using PFAS-containing class B firefighting foam for training purposes starting January 1, 2022, with civil penalties of $5,000 for first violations and $10,000 for subsequent violations enforceable by the Attorney General or local prosecutors.