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MN HF1857
Bill
Status
2/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sydney Jordan
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AI Summary
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Prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from selling or offering for sale bottled water in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2024.
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Defines "bottled water" as water in a plastic resin container that is sealed and holds less than two liters when full.
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Includes natural spring/well water, municipal/utility water, carbonated/sparkling water, and flavored water in the definition, but excludes distilled, deionized, and mineral water.
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Imposes civil penalties of $50 per unit up to a maximum of $500 per violation, with authority for the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief and accept assurances of discontinuance.
Legislative Description
Sale of water in plastic containers prohibited.
Last Action
Author added Hollins
3/1/2023