Prohibits sale of crayon and chalk products containing lead.
This bill (S 2497) prohibits the sale, distribution, or manufacture of crayon and chalk products containing lead. It directly affects manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of these items, requiring immediate recalls if lead is discovered and mandating retailers to remove recalled products from shelves within 48 hours. Manufacturers must destroy recalled products within 60 days to prevent public access, and violations - including selling lead-containing products or failing to recall - carry penalties ranging from civil fines to criminal charges (up to 10 years in prison for repeat offenses). The law applies to all products marketed as crayons or chalk designed for drawing, writing, or coloring on surfaces like paper or blackboards.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Feb 5, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Teresa Ruiz
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