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NY S03296
Bill
Status
7/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Neil Breslin
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AI Summary
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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
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Exempts resale of used child care products and consumer-to-consumer distribution from the prohibition
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Authorizes the Environmental Conservation Commissioner to permit labeling of BPA-free products with "Bisphenol A Free" or "BPA-Free" designations
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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
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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