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IL SB3431

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Cullerton

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale at wholesale or retail of coal tar sealant products beginning January 1, 2015.

  • Prohibits the application of coal tar sealant products on any surface in Illinois including driveways, parking areas, playgrounds, sidewalks, bike trails, and roadways beginning July 1, 2016.

  • Defines coal tar sealant product as surface-applied sealing products containing coal tar, coal tar pitch, coal tar pitch volatiles, or specific Chemical Abstracts Service numbers (65996-93-2, 65996-89-6, or 8007-45-2).

  • Allows cities and counties to adopt ordinances enforcing these prohibitions with jurisdiction concurrent with the Agency.

  • Establishes penalties enforceable by administrative citation not to exceed $1,000 for first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses.

Legislative Description

EPA-COAL TAR BAN

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/28/2014
Environment3/5/2014
Assignments2/14/2014

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