Bill > S158

This bill, titled "To regulate the sale and use of microwave ovens," mandates that the office of consumer affairs and business regulations establish minimum safety requirements for all microwave ovens sold and operated in the commonwealth, which is Massachusetts. These requirements include ensuring microwave ovens are not large enough to fit an infant or small animal, limiting their power output to 500 watts, and equipping them with a motion sensor to detect living beings and immediately shut off the cooking mechanism. Additionally, all microwave ovens must pass a drop test to prevent radiation leakage, be registered and have a locking device, and any oven purchased online for use in the commonwealth must comply with these Massachusetts regulations. The bill also prohibits the sale of microwave ovens at yard sales or flea markets, limits each residence to one microwave oven, and prohibits residences with a conventional oven from possessing a microwave oven. Furthermore, individuals under 18 are prohibited from operating microwave ovens, and all sales must be conducted by a licensed dealer, with buyers required to sign a document acknowledging their understanding of these requirements.