Enacts new Article 19C to GS Chapter 130A to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of reusable food or beverage containers containing bisphenol A. Requires a manufacturer complying with the Article by substituting another chemical to use the least toxic alternative. Prohibits a manufacturer from replacing bisphenol A with (1) specified carcinogens or substances listed as known or likely carcinogens, or suggestive of being carcinogens, or (2) any substance identified by the EPA as a reproductive toxicant causing birth defects, reproductive harm, or developmental harm. Allows the Commission for Public Health to adopt rules. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to impose an administrative penalty up to $5,000 for a first offense or $10,000 for any additional violations in a 12-month period, on a person who knowingly violates the Article or rules adopted under the Article. Effective January 1, 2013.
RESTRICT PRODUCTS CONTAINING BPA.
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TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN PRODUCTS CONTAINING BISPHENOL A.Intro. by Robinson, Mansfield.
Status: Ref To Com On Health Care (Senate Action) (Apr 14 2011)
Bill History:
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Tue, 12 Apr 2011 Senate: Filed
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Thu, 14 Apr 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 14 Apr 2011 Senate: Ref To Com On Health Care
S 573
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