Bill Summary for H 629 (2015-2016)

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Bill: PROHIBIT MICROBEADS IN OTC DRUGS & PRODUCTS.

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Apr 13 2015

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View NCGA Bill Details2015-2016 Session
House Bill 629 (Public) Filed Monday, April 13, 2015
AN ACT PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MICROBEADS.
Intro. by Harrison, Glazier, Fisher.

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Establishes four new prohibitions related to the manufacture, promotion, sale, and distribution of personal care products containing synthetic plastic microbeads. Makes the prohibitions effective as of the following dates:

  • December 1, 2017: Manufacturing of personal care products containing the microbeads is prohibited, except for an over-the-counter drug.
  • December 1, 2018: The sale, promotion, and distribution of personal care products containing the microbeads is prohibited, except for an over-the counter drug. Manufacturing of over-the-counter drugs containing the microbeads is prohibited.  
  • December 1, 2019: The sale, promotion, and distribution of over-the-counter drugs containing the microbeads is prohibited.

Defines key terms, including personal care product, over-the counter drug, plastic, and synthetic plastic microbeads. Effective October 1, 2015.