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CA AB2761
Bill
Status
5/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gregg Hart
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AI Summary
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Enacts the Reducing Toxics in Packaging Act, prohibiting manufacture, sale, or distribution of plastic packaging containing intentionally added PFAS or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in California beginning January 1, 2026
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Exempts packaging for medical products, prescription drugs, devices, animal medicines, animal biologics, parasiticides, and products regulated under federal pesticide laws
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Includes exemption for blister packaging used for drugs as defined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
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Establishes civil penalties of $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second violation, and $2,000 for third and subsequent violations, with funds paid to enforcing agencies
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Does not apply to requirements conflicting with federal laws governing tamper-evident packaging, child-resistant packaging, food safety, or packaging integrity standards
Legislative Description
Product safety: plastic packaging: Reducing Toxics in Packaging Act.
Last Action
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
6/13/2024