Bill > HB1089

This bill, known as the Safer Sealant Act, aims to restrict the sale and use of high-PAH sealants, which are products containing more than 0.1% polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) by weight. The legislation prohibits selling or offering high-PAH sealants for application on driveways or parking areas after December 31, 2025, and prohibits applying or soliciting such sealants after December 31, 2026. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $2,500 per occurrence. The bill establishes the Safer Sealant Fund within the State Treasury, which will collect civil penalties and be used by the Department of Environmental Protection to support the act's objectives. Municipalities are authorized to enact their own ordinances that are at least as stringent as the state-level restrictions, and the department will provide a model ordinance for municipalities to use. The Department of Environmental Protection will be responsible for enforcing the provisions, and the Environmental Quality Board may adopt rules and regulations for implementing the act. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, with the goal of reducing environmental and potential health risks associated with high-PAH sealant products.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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