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OK SB2010
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates misdemeanor penalties of up to $10,000 fine and 90 days jail time for corporate officers and municipal officials who knowingly fail to report sham transactions or concealment of heavy metal pollution information.
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Requires county health departments to perform annual audits of lead toxicity screenings for children ages 6 months to 72 months and report results to the Legislature within 30 days.
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Directs the State Department of Health to designate one week annually as "Heavy Metals Safety Week" and develop a public awareness campaign about heavy metals exposure.
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Requires the State Board of Education to establish a committee overseeing development of an elementary education learning unit and public advertising campaign focused on dangers of heavy metals exposure, especially lead.
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Takes effect November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Lead exposure; creating programs and penalties related to lead and lead exposure. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/2/2010