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NY A04501
Bill
Status
7/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
William Colton
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AI Summary
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Requires manufacturers and importers of baby-bottles and sippy cups sold in New York State to label products or packaging with a warning about early childhood tooth decay from prolonged consumption of non-water liquids.
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Defines "sippy cup" as a vessel with a duck-billed lid, bill-shaped extension, or bill-shaped spout, and "packaging" as any container holding these items when sold to consumers (excluding wholesale shipping containers).
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Warning label must read "WARNING: ALLOWING YOUR CHILD TO SPEND PROLONGED PERIODS OF TIME DRINKING LIQUIDS, OTHER THAN WATER, FROM THIS BABY-BOTTLE OR SIPPY CUP MAY CAUSE EARLY CHILDHOOD TOOTH DECAY" and be clear and conspicuous.
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Violations are subject to civil penalties of up to $250 for the first violation and up to $1,000 for each subsequent violation.
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Act takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Requires a label warning of the hazard of early childhood tooth decay upon the sale of baby-bottles and sippy cups by any manufacturer or importer of such products; provides definitions.
Last Action
tabled
7/31/2010