Bill > HB1614

This bill establishes a new chapter in New Hampshire law that prohibits the sale and application of coal tar sealant products containing high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are hazardous compounds known to be carcinogenic. Specifically, the bill defines coal tar as a viscous substance obtained from coal distillation with PAH levels exceeding 10,000 milligrams per kilogram, and coal tar sealant products as surface sealants containing coal tar or coal tar pitch volatiles. Starting January 1, 2027, individuals and businesses will be banned from selling or applying these coal tar sealant products on driveways and parking areas. The bill does provide a mechanism for exemptions, allowing individuals to request an exception from the Department of Environmental Services if they are conducting environmental research or developing alternative technologies that require the use of coal tar sealant products. The fiscal note indicates that implementing this legislation will have a minimal financial impact, estimated at less than $10,000 annually for the first few years after implementation.

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