HF 2782

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/15/2012 11:42am

A bill for an act
relating to commerce; protecting the health of children; prohibiting formaldehyde
in products for children; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 325F.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [325F.174] DEFINITIONS.
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new text begin (a) For the purposes of sections 325F.174 to 325F.176, the following terms have
the meanings given them.
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new text begin (b) "Child" means a person under 12 years of age.
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new text begin (c) "Children's product" means a consumer product intended for use by a child, such
as baby products, toys, car seats, crib sheets, personal care products, and clothing.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 2.

new text begin [325F.175] FORMALDEHYDE IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.
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new text begin By January 1, 2013, no manufacturer may sell or offer for sale in this state a
children's product that contains formaldehyde.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Sec. 3.

new text begin [325F.176] REPLACEMENT CHEMICALS.
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new text begin A manufacturer shall not replace formaldehyde as a result of the prohibitions in
section 325F.175 with a chemical that has been identified as a priority chemical under
section 116.9403.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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