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NY S06636

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jack Martins

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban, or derivatives of such antibacterial compounds in New York State, effective December 31, 2018

  • Exempts cleaning products used solely in medical facilities and products with specific FDA approval for consumer use from the prohibition

  • Defines "cleaning products" to include household cleansers, disinfectants, antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers, body washes, shampoos, and conditioners

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for first violations and up to $2,500 per day for second violations, with authority to enjoin violators

  • Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to promulgate rules and regulations necessary for implementation, with one year to complete rulemaking after the act becomes law

Legislative Description

Enacts the triclosan awareness act prohibiting the sale of cleaning products containing triclosan, triclocarban or derivatives of such antibacterial compounds and establishes a civil penalty for selling such items.

Last Action

referred to codes

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Codes6/17/2016
Environmental Conservation2/2/2016

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