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DE HB479
Bill
Status
6/21/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Kowalko
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of upholstered residential furniture and children's products containing 10 specific flame retardant chemicals, including TDCPP, TCEP, and various brominated compounds
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Defines children's products as items used primarily for or by children 12 years or younger, including clothing, toys, car seats, nursing pillows, crib mattresses, and changing pads
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Exempts individuals who do not regularly sell such products and nonprofit organizations qualifying for 501(c)(3) tax exemption
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Requires manufacturers to notify Delaware retailers about the law's provisions at least 90 days before the effective date
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Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 for first violations and up to $5,000 for subsequent violations, with fines deposited in the General Fund
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Prohibition Of Harmful Flame Retardants.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources Committee in House
6/21/2018