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NC H767
Bill
Status
4/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Mary Harrison
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AI Summary
H767 - NC Toxic-Free Kids Act
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Prohibits retailers and wholesalers from selling children's products containing Bisphenol A (BPA), Phthalates (above 0.10% by weight), or TRIS flame retardants (above 50 parts per million) effective July 1, 2019.
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Requires retailers and distributors to provide annual notice to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources by October 1, 2018, listing any children's products containing these regulated chemicals, including product descriptions, chemical amounts, and manufacturer information.
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Exempts previously owned products, nonprofit sales, casual sales, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, food packaging (except infant food/formula containers), motor vehicles, consumer electronics, and outdoor sport equipment from the prohibitions.
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Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to report to the General Assembly by January 1, 2019, evaluating chemical use data and recommending legislation to protect children's health and improve alternatives assessment processes.
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Applies enforcement authority to the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources and local health directors under existing enforcement provisions in Chapter 130A.
Legislative Description
NC Toxic-Free Kids Act
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/13/2017