Bill > SF1481

This bill requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to send notices to retailers informing them that selling skin-lightening products containing mercury is illegal, starting August 1, 2026. After receiving this notice, businesses must complete a self-certification form confirming they have received the information and will comply with the law. The bill provides for potential penalties for businesses that fail to self-certify, though the specific fine amount is not fully specified in the provided text. The legislation aims to prevent the sale of skin-lightening products that contain mercury, which can be harmful to human health, by creating a notification and compliance mechanism for retailers. By mandating both official notice and business self-certification, the bill seeks to ensure retailers are aware of and adhere to the prohibition on mercury-containing skin-lightening products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1481&ssn=0&y=2025