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DE SB70

Bill

Status

Passed

6/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers from selling or offering for sale children's products containing bisphenol-A (BPA) in Delaware.

  • Prohibits merchants from knowingly selling or offering for sale children's products containing BPA after July 1, 2012.

  • Defines "child" as a person under four (4) years of age and "children's product" as an empty bottle or cup designed to be filled with food or liquid for use by a child.

  • Exempts used children's products and drugs manufactured or distributed under federal law from the prohibition.

  • Violation constitutes a Class A misdemeanor with exclusive jurisdiction in Superior Court.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Protecting The Health Of Children By Prohibiting Bisphenol-a In Products For Young Children.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/30/2011

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/9/2011
Health & Social Services5/5/2011

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