2nd Engrossment - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:12am
A bill for an act
relating to public health; protecting the health of children; prohibiting
bisphenol-A in products for young children; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
For the purposes of sections 325F.172 to 325F.173, the
following terms have the meanings given them.
"Child" means a person under three years of age.
"Children's product" means an empty bottle or cup
to be filled with food or liquid that is designed or intended by a manufacturer to be used
by a child.
This section is effective the day following final enactment.
(a) By January 1, 2010, no manufacturer or wholesaler may sell or offer for sale in
this state a children's product that contains bisphenol-A.
(b) This section does not apply to sale of a used children's product.
(c) By January 1, 2011, no retailer may sell or offer for sale in this state a children's
product that contains bisphenol-A.
This section is effective the day following final enactment.