Bill > HB167

This bill prohibits the sale of waxes used on boats, skis, surfboards, bodyboards, and skimboards that contain intentionally added per and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), which are a group of human-made chemicals known for their water and oil-repellent properties but also associated with potential environmental and health risks. Specifically, the bill amends existing state law (RSA 149-M:64, IV) by adding a new subparagraph that restricts the sale of these waxes containing PFAS. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2028. The Department of Environmental Services was consulted during the bill's development, suggesting an environmental protection motivation behind the proposed restriction.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

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