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NY S07715
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/21/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Alesi
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AI Summary
- Amends Public Health Law by adding Section 1376-B, the Comprehensive Children's Jewelry Safety Act
- Defines "children's jewelry" as jewelry designed or intended for children twelve years of age or younger worn as personal ornamentation, excluding toys, accessories, apparel, footwear, and primarily functional products
- Requires all children's jewelry manufactured, sold, or distributed in New York State to meet the requirements of ASTM F 2923-11 standard (American Society for Testing and Materials safety specification in effect January 1, 2012)
- Takes effect 180 days after becoming law and automatically repeals when a superseding federal standard for children's jewelry takes effect
- Directs the Commissioner of Health to notify the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission upon promulgation of any superseding federal standard
Legislative Description
Regulates heavy metals, magnets and batteries in children's jewelry; prohibits the manufacture, sale and distribution of children's jewelry which does not meet certain standards.
Last Action
referred to consumer affairs and protection
6/21/2012
Committee Referrals
Consumer Affairs and Protection6/21/2012
Rules6/15/2012
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