Bill > HB3549

This bill amends Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 459.488 to add an eighth exemption to the existing ban on fluorescent lamps, specifically creating an exception for "lamps used for the care of animals." The bill builds upon a pre-existing law that already contains multiple exemptions for specialized lamp uses, such as medical devices, research, spectroscopy, image projection, and lamps with specific ultraviolet light characteristics. By adding this new exemption, the bill allows animal care facilities, veterinarians, or animal research institutions to continue using fluorescent lamps that might otherwise be prohibited under the current regulations. The bill also includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage in 2025, emphasizing the perceived urgency and importance of providing this exemption for animal care settings.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3549