Bill > S3177

This bill establishes requirements, prohibitions, and programs for regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are man-made chemical compounds that do not break down in the environment and have been linked to health issues. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring manufacturers of products containing intentionally added PFAS sold in the state to notify the Department of Environmental Protection and pay a fee. 2. Prohibiting the sale of certain products containing intentionally added PFAS, such as cosmetics, carpets, fabric treatments, and food packaging, starting two years after the bill's effective date. 3. Requiring labeling for cookware products sold in the state that contain intentionally added PFAS. 4. Authorizing the department to audit manufacturers, investigate violations, and impose civil penalties. 5. Establishing a PFAS source reduction program and directing the department to conduct PFAS-related research, monitoring, and testing in the state, with annual reporting requirements. 6. Appropriating $5 million for the source reduction program and PFAS research. 7. Protecting proprietary information and trade secrets included in submissions to the department.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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