Bill > S01547

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to prohibit the sale of cleaning products containing the antibacterial compounds triclosan, triclocarban, or their derivatives within New York state, except for products used solely in medical facilities. The Department of Environmental Conservation is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this law. The bill defines "cleaning products" broadly to include items like detergents, soaps, and sanitizers. Violations of the law can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for the first violation and up to $2,500 per day for a second violation, with the possibility of an injunction to stop the violation. The law will take effect one year and six months after it becomes law, with the Department authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations within one year.