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IL SB3431
Bill
Status
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Cullerton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale at wholesale or retail of coal tar sealant products beginning January 1, 2015.
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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.
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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).
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Allows cities and counties to adopt ordinances enforcing these prohibitions with jurisdiction concurrent with the Agency.
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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