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MN HF2952

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ami Wazlawik

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing, distributing, selling, or offering for sale ski wax or related tuning products containing PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in Minnesota.

  • Defines PFAS as fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom and ski wax as lubricants applied to snow runners to improve grip and glide properties.

  • Exempts the sale or resale of used products from the prohibition.

  • Authorizes the Pollution Control Agency commissioner to enforce the prohibition under Minnesota Statutes sections 115.071 and 116.072, with coordination authority with commerce and health commissioners.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

PFAS prohibited in ski wax.

Last Action

Author added Hornstein

4/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Preventive Health Policy3/13/2022
Health Finance & Policy2/28/2022
Commerce Finance & Policy2/14/2022
Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy2/1/2022

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