Bill > SB236

This bill, known as the Combating Unsafe ReLaxers (C.U.R.L.) Act, aims to regulate chemical hair relaxer products by prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of hair relaxer products containing specific harmful chemicals. The bill requires the Department of Toxic Substances Control to identify and publish third-party laboratory accreditations for testing hair relaxer products by January 1, 2028, focusing on detecting intentionally added ingredients like formaldehyde, various parabens, and phthalates. The department will have the authority to request documentation from manufacturers, conduct product testing, and issue violations for non-compliance. Violations can result in administrative or civil penalties, with a minimum fine of $10,000 for first and subsequent infractions, considering factors such as the nature and severity of the violation. The bill creates a C.U.R.L. Act Fund to collect penalty revenues, and the department's enforcement activities are contingent upon sufficient funding from the Toxic Substances Control Account. The Attorney General can bring legal action on behalf of the department to enforce these provisions, with prevailing plaintiffs awarded attorney's fees and costs. Ultimately, the bill seeks to protect consumers by removing potentially harmful chemicals from hair relaxer products sold in California.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

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