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CT HB05314

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jim O'Rourke

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "cadmium" as elemental cadmium and any compounds or alloys containing cadmium
  • Defines "children's jewelry" as any jewelry designed or intended for children 12 years of age or younger, including charms, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, earrings, rings, and components
  • Prohibits manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, or distributing children's jewelry containing cadmium at more than 0.0075 percent by weight, effective July 1, 2014
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to enforce these provisions within available appropriations
  • Effective date: October 1, 2012

Legislative Description

An Act Banning Cadmium In Children's Jewelry.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/4/2010

Committee Referrals

General Law4/7/2010
Environment3/9/2010
Joint Committee on Children2/24/2010

Full Bill Text

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