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MI HB4522

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2009

Primary Sponsor

Mark Meadows

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing children's products designed for children 7 years of age or younger that contain a detectable amount of bisphenol A (BPA).

  • Prohibits selling children's products designed for children 7 years of age or younger that contain a detectable amount of BPA if the seller knows or has reason to know of the BPA content.

  • Establishes misdemeanor penalties of up to 90 days imprisonment or a fine of up to $100 per item manufactured or sold in violation, or both.

  • Establishes separate misdemeanor penalties for commercial users who willfully and knowingly violate the act, including fines up to $100 or up to 90 days imprisonment, or both.

Legislative Description

Environmental protection; toxic substances or products; bisphenol A in children's products; prohibit. Amends title & sec. 25 of 2000 PA 219 (MCL 722.1075) & adds sec. 4.

Children, protection

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

11/10/2010

Committee Referrals

Great Lakes And Environment3/10/2009

Full Bill Text

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