HF 2952

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/03/2022 04:33pm

A bill for an act
relating to environment; prohibiting PFAS in ski wax; 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 SKI WAX.
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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) "intentionally added" means PFAS deliberately added during the manufacture of a
product where the continued presence of PFAS is desired in the final product to perform a
specific function;
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new text begin (2) "perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" means a class of
fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom; and
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new text begin (3) "ski wax" means a lubricant applied to the bottom of snow runners, including skis
and snowboards, to improve their grip and glide properties.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prohibition. new text end

new text begin (a) A person must not manufacture, knowingly sell, offer for sale,
distribute for sale, or distribute for use in the state ski wax or related tuning products to
which PFAS have been intentionally added in any amount.
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new text begin (b) This subdivision does not apply to the sale or resale of used products.
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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 July 1, 2024.
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