Office of the Revisor of Statutes
HF 737
1st Engrossment - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/24/2025 04:08 p.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to commerce; modifying prohibition of lead and cadmium in certain
consumer products; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.3892,
subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.3892, subdivision 1, is amended to read:
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
new text begin (a) new text end For purposes of this section, new text begin the following terms have
the meanings given.
new text end
new text begin (b) new text end "Covered product" means any of the following products or product components:
(1) jewelry;
(2) toys;
(3) cosmetics and personal care products;
(4) puzzles, board games, card games, and similar games;
(5) play sets and play structures;
(6) outdoor games;
(7) school suppliesnew text begin , except ink pens and mechanical pencilsnew text end ;
(8) pots and pans;
(9) cups, bowls, and other food containers;
(10) craft supplies and jewelry-making supplies;
(11) chalk, crayons, new text begin children'snew text end paints, and other art suppliesnew text begin , except professional artist
materials, which include but are not limited to oil-based paints, water-based paints, acrylic
paints, pastels, pigments, ceramic glazes, markers, and encausticsnew text end ;
(12) fidget spinners;
(13) costumes, costume accessories, and children's and seasonal party supplies;
(14) deleted text begin keys,deleted text end key chainsdeleted text begin ,deleted text end and key rings; and
(15) clothing, footwear, headwear, and accessories.
new text begin
(c) "Pastels" means a crayon composed of powdered pigments bonded with gum or resin.
new text end
new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end
new text begin
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end
Sec. 2.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.3892, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end
new text begin Age restriction. new text end
new text begin
A retailer must only sell paint or pastels containing cadmium
that are not prohibited under subdivision 2 if the purchaser presents valid evidence that the
purchaser is at least 18 years of age.
new text end