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NY S03296

Bill

Status

Passed

7/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Neil Breslin

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale or distribution of child care products (pacifiers, baby bottles, bottle liners, cups, sippy cups, and straws) containing bisphenol A (BPA) for children under three years old, effective December 1, 2010

  • Exempts resale of used child care products and consumer-to-consumer distribution from the prohibition

  • Authorizes the Environmental Conservation Commissioner to permit labeling of BPA-free products with "Bisphenol A Free" or "BPA-Free" designations

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for violations, with second violations subject to penalties up to $2,500 per day, and authorizes injunctive relief

  • Vests exclusive state jurisdiction over BPA regulation and authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to promulgate implementing rules and regulations

Legislative Description

Enacts the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products containing bisphenol A; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of beverage and food containers containing bisphenol A; requires product labeling.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.280

7/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Codes6/22/2010
Environmental Conservation4/21/2010
Rules4/20/2010
Finance4/13/2010
Codes2/2/2010
Environmental Conservation1/6/2010
Codes3/24/2009
Environmental Conservation3/13/2009

Full Bill Text

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