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FL H1285
Bill
Status
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Geraldine Thompson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits use or application of cadmium in excess of 75 parts per million on surface coatings or substrate materials in children's jewelry, toys, or child care articles sold in Florida.
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Requires cadmium testing compliance with ASTM International Safety Specification on Toy Safety (ASTM standard F-963) solubility testing for heavy metals.
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Defines "child" as an individual 7 years of age or younger, with "child care article" meaning products designed for sleep, relaxation, feeding, or to help with sucking or teething.
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Exempts collectible toys not marketed to or intended for use by children under 14 years of age.
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Makes knowing and intentional violations by non-individual consumers a third-degree felony, effective July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Cadmium in Children's Products
Last Action
Died in Committee on Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP)
4/30/2010