Bill
Bill > SF3889
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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to environment; providing for labeling of certain nonwoven disposable products; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325E.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any nonwoven disposable personal care products sold in Minnesota must be labeled as "flushable, septic safe, or sewer safe" only if they meet specific industry standards for flushability. The bill defines key terms like "nonwoven disposable products," "flushable," and "label," and it sets penalties for manufacturers who violate the labeling requirements. The bill exempts certain entities like broadcasters and retailers who do not package or label the products, and it allows manufacturers to exhaust existing stock that does not meet the new labeling standards. The bill is effective starting August 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing (15:00:00 2/29/2024 ) (on 02/29/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Environment
- ‐ Waste Disposal
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3889&ssn=0&y=2023 | 02/16/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF3889&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2024&session_number=0&format=pdf | 02/16/2024 |
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