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This bill bans the use of food packaging containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are a class of fluorinated organic chemicals, in food service businesses in New Hampshire starting January 1, 2024. The bill provides some exemptions, such as factory-sealed shelf-stable foods, uncooked meat/seafood, and polystyrene packaging received from out of state. Municipalities will have the sole authority to regulate, implement, and enforce the PFAS prohibition. The fiscal impact is indeterminable for the state and counties due to potential cost increases for food service products used by state and county-run institutions, and for municipalities due to the need to test individual products and potentially pursue legal action for enforcement.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=463&sy=2024&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2024&txtbillnumber=HB242