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FL H0111

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2011

Primary Sponsor

Geraldine Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons from using or applying 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.

  • Defines "child" as an individual 7 years of age or younger, and establishes definitions for "child care article," "children's jewelry," and "toy."

  • Exempts collectible toys not marketed to or intended for use by children younger than 14 years of age from cadmium restrictions.

  • Establishes a third-degree felony penalty for non-individual consumers who knowingly and intentionally violate the cadmium limits.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Cadmium in Children's Products

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Business And Consumer Affairs Subcommittee1/10/2011

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