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CT HB05286

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "microbead" as any plastic component of a personal care product measuring five millimeters or less in size
  • Prohibits manufacturing personal care products containing intentionally added microbeads effective December 31, 2017
  • Prohibits importing, selling, or offering for sale personal care products containing intentionally added microbeads effective December 31, 2018
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt implementing regulations
  • Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations and up to $2,500 for subsequent violations

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting The Import And Sale Of Cosmetics That Contain Microbeads.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 652

6/3/2015

Committee Referrals

General Law4/14/2015
Environment1/13/2015

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