CA AB2515

Prohibits manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale menstrual products containing regulated PFAS in California, effective January 1, 2025 for intentionally added PFAS and January 1, 2027 for PFAS present above limits determined by the Department of Toxic Substances Control.

Requires menstrual product manufacturers to register with the Department of Toxic Substances Control by July 1, 2029, provide product descriptions, pay a registration fee, and submit statements of compliance with analytical testing results.

Mandates the Department of Toxic Substances Control to adopt implementing regulations by January 1, 2029, and publish a list of accepted testing methods by January 1, 2027.

Establishes minimum civil and administrative penalties of $10,000 per violation, with penalties deposited into the newly created T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund; authorizes the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions and award attorney's fees to prevailing plaintiffs.

Makes the department's duties contingent upon sufficient appropriations and funds in the Toxic Substances Control Account, allowing funds to be loaned for startup costs until the T.A.M.P.O.N. Act Fund generates sufficient revenues.