OH HB400

Defines "microbeads" as micro-polymer particles less than five millimeters in diameter made of synthetic or semi-synthetic polymers, and specifies personal care products include soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, sunscreens, and exfoliating scrubs

Prohibits manufacturing microbeads in Ohio and selling or offering microbeads for retail or wholesale sale in the state, effective December 31, 2017 for manufacturing and December 31, 2018 for sales

Establishes civil fines up to $1,000 per day for violations, with subsequent violations subject to fines up to $2,500 per day

Directs the directors of agriculture, environmental protection, natural resources, and health to jointly develop and implement a consumer education program about proper disposal of microbead products and alternatives, to be posted on state agency websites

Requires the directors to evaluate the consumer education program's necessity ten years after establishment and terminate it if deemed no longer needed