Bill > AB347

This bill aims to strengthen the enforcement and compliance of existing laws that restrict the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to adopt regulations for enforcing the existing PFAS restrictions by January 1, 2029, and to begin enforcing and ensuring compliance with these restrictions from July 1, 2030 onwards. 2. It mandates manufacturers of covered products (juvenile products, textile articles, and food packaging) to register with the DTSC, pay a registration fee, and provide a statement of compliance certifying that their products comply with the applicable PFAS restrictions by July 1, 2029. 3. The DTSC is authorized to test products for compliance and issue notices of violation for non-compliance, with the ability to assess administrative penalties and seek injunctions to restrain violations. 4. The bill creates the PFAS Enforcement Fund, which will be used to fund the DTSC's implementation and enforcement activities, and allows the DTSC to use funds from the Toxic Substances Control Account as a loan until the PFAS Enforcement Fund generates sufficient revenue. 5. The bill also limits the definition of "juvenile product" to the list of specified products, for the purposes of restricting the use of PFAS. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the enforcement and compliance of existing laws regulating the use of PFAS in various consumer products, with the goal of protecting public health and the environment.