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- Referred to environmental conservation
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Relates to the regulation of cadmium-added novelty consumer products
In Senate Committee · Environmental Conservation · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6729
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to cadmium-added novelty consumer products
Purpose of the bill
This bill would prohibit the sale of jewelry, toys or ornaments to which cadmium has been added intentionally during formulation or manufacturing.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law by adding a new title 2 to Article 27 that will:
* define "cadmium-added consumer novelty product" to mean a product intended for personal use or adornment that contains cadmium in an amount equal to or in excess of .0075 percent by weight.
* prohibit the sale, offer for sale or free distribution of cadmium-added novelty consumer products after June 1, 2015; and,
* require a manufacturer that produces or sells cadmium-added novelty products to notify retailers of such ban and inform them how to properly dispose of the remaining inventory.
Section 2 of the bill creates and immediate effective date.
Justification
Cadmium is a metal that is inexpensive, malleable and highly resistant to corrosion, making it desirable for use in plastics as a stabilizer and in electroplating; however cadmium interferes with how the body uses calcium and has been associated with harmful health impacts including cancer and kidney disease.
An Associated Press story found high levels of cadmium in low priced children's jewelry on sale in the United States. This legislation would help protect the health and safety of children and consumers by prohibiting the inclusion of cadmium in jewelry, toys and ornaments.
Prior legislative history
2010 Assembly Bill 9755-B (Sweeney)(Reported and Referred to Rules) 2011-2012 Assembly Bill A1158 (Sweeney)(Passed)/S2729 (Fuschillo) 2013-2014 Assembly Bill A4822 (Sweeney)
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
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