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Introduced
01/21/2021
01/21/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning January 1, 2023, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains avobenzone or octocrylene, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution of any sunscreen containing avobenzone or octocrylene in Hawaii without a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, beginning January 1, 2023. The purpose is to preserve marine ecosystems. The bill also prohibits counties from enacting any ordinance or regulatory restriction to prohibit the sale, use, labeling, packaging, handling, distribution, or advertisement of sunscreens containing these chemicals prior to the January 1, 2023 effective date.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Carried over to 2022 Regular Session. (on 12/10/2021)
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