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MN HF3891

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Raymond Dehn

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from selling or offering for sale bottled water in Minnesota.

  • Defines "bottled water" as water in a formed or molded plastic container holding one gallon or less when full and sealed.

  • Includes natural spring water, municipal water, purified water, mineral water, carbonated water, and water with added chemicals or flavorings in the definition of water.

  • Establishes a civil penalty of $50 per prepackaged unit offered for sale, with a maximum penalty of $500 per violation, and allows for injunctive relief.

  • Takes effect on January 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Water in plastic container sale prohibited.

Last Action

Author added Wagenius

3/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/27/2020

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