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NY A10089
Bill
Status
3/3/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Zebrowski
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AI Summary
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Establishes restrictions on toxic chemicals in children's products by creating definitions for "chemicals of high concern" and "priority chemicals" based on Maine's 2009 chemical list and criteria such as carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, and bioaccumulation
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Requires manufacturers to notify the Department of Environmental Conservation within 12 months of a priority chemical listing if their children's product contains intentionally added priority chemicals, with a $600 per chemical reporting fee
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Prohibits sale or distribution of children's apparel and novelty products containing priority chemicals in New York State beginning two years after the law's effective date
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Authorizes the Department to participate in an interstate chemicals clearinghouse for collecting and sharing information about chemical hazards and alternatives in children's products across participating states
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Exempts used products at secondhand stores and yard sales, chemicals used in manufacturing processes not in final products, motor vehicles and watercraft (except car seats), and retailers who unknowingly sell prohibited products without prior notification
Legislative Description
Relates to regulation of toxic chemicals in children's products; establishes the interstate chemical clearinghouse.
Last Action
print number 10089b
6/29/2010