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NY A10089

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Zebrowski

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Origin

Assembly

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/21/2010
Codes5/25/2010
Environmental Conservation3/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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