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MN HF3539

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Heather Edelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Requires aerosol dusters containing 1,1-difluoroethane (DFE) to be sold behind-the-counter with purchasers presenting valid proof of being at least 21 years of age.

  • Limits retail sales to a maximum of three cans per customer in a single transaction, with exemption for businesses purchasing online.

  • Mandates specific warning label requirements covering at least one-half of the can's rear side, including danger warnings, skull and crossbones symbols, drawings of a person in distress, and website reference to www.inhalant.org.

  • Labels must conform to ANSI Z535 safety signage standards and include text warning that inhalant abuse can stop the heart, cut off oxygen to the brain, and result in death.

  • Classifies violations of age verification or purchasing limits as misdemeanors, with affirmative defense available if seller reasonably relied on valid proof of age documentation.

Legislative Description

Aerosol dusters containing 1,1-difluoroethane sales restrictions established; and criminal penalties imposed.

Last Action

Second reading

3/7/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety Finance and Policy2/28/2024
Commerce Finance & Policy2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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