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HF 2906

1st Division Engrossment - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/21/2022 10:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to environment; prohibiting PFAS in cosmetics; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [116.943] PFAS IN COSMETICS.
 new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin For purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given:
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new text begin (1) "cosmetic product" means an article intended to be applied to the human body for
cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering appearance. Cosmetic product
does not include a product for which a prescription is required for distribution or dispensing;
and
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new text begin (2) "perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means substances that
include any member of the class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one
fully fluorinated carbon atom.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prohibition. new text end

new text begin A person must not manufacture, distribute, sell, or offer for sale
in the state any cosmetic product that contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
 new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Enforcement. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency may
enforce this section under sections 115.071 and 116.072. The commissioner may coordinate
with the commissioners of commerce and health in enforcing this section.
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new text begin (b) When requested by the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency, a person
must furnish to the commissioner any information that the person may have or may
reasonably obtain that is relevant to show compliance with this section.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2025.
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