Loading chat...

NJ A1775

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Linda Carter

Click for details

Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of nail polish or nail hardener containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde in New Jersey

  • Requires sellers, distributors, and the Director of Consumer Affairs to issue immediate recalls for nail products containing these banned chemicals

  • Retail establishments must remove recalled products from displays within 48 hours of receiving notice and return inventory to sellers/distributors within 14 business days at the seller's cost

  • Sellers and distributors must dispose of recalled products within 60 business days in a manner that prevents public access and complies with applicable disposal laws

  • Knowing violations constitute an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud Act, punishable by up to $10,000 for first offense and $20,000 for subsequent offenses, plus potential cease and desist orders and treble damages

Legislative Description

Prohibits sale and distribution of nail products containing dibutyl phthalates, toluene, or formaldehyde.

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

No bill text available