Bill > HB873

This bill amends existing Ohio law regarding health and safety requirements for stuffed toys by clarifying definitions and allowing for variances. Specifically, it updates the definition of "secondhand" to exclude "recycled material," and introduces definitions for "reclaimed material" and "recycled material" to distinguish between materials that would otherwise be waste and those that have been reprocessed. The bill also modifies the conditions under which a manufacturer of stuffed toys can request a variance from certain requirements, stating that such variances may be granted if strict application of the rules is not necessary to protect public health and safety. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Commerce update labeling requirements for stuffed toys in the Ohio Administrative Code.