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CA AB2244
Bill
Status
5/21/2024
Primary Sponsor
Philip Ting
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AI Summary
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Prohibits paper proofs of purchase from containing intentionally added bisphenol A (BPA) effective January 1, 2025, and intentionally added bisphenols effective January 1, 2026.
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Applies to businesses accepting cash, credit, or debit payments and manufacturers, with exceptions for health care providers and nonprofits with annual gross sales under $2,000,000.
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 for first violations and up to $10,000 for subsequent violations, with penalties deposited into the Toxic Substances Control Account.
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Authorizes enforcement by the Department of Toxic Substances Control, Attorney General, district attorney, county counsel, or city attorney, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
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Requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control to adopt implementing regulations and publicly post violations and enforcement actions on its website.
Legislative Description
Product safety: proofs of purchase: intentionally added bisphenols.
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission.
8/15/2024