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HI SB2571

HI SB2571
Relating To Water Pollution.


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Introduced
01/19/2018
In Committee
04/27/2018
Crossed Over
03/06/2018
Passed
05/01/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/06/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Beginning January 1, 2021, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems. (CD1)

AI Summary

This bill bans the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of sunscreens containing oxybenzone or octinoxate in Hawaii, beginning January 1, 2021, unless the sunscreen is prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider. The bill aims to preserve marine ecosystems, including coral reefs, which can be significantly harmed by these chemicals. The bill also prohibits counties from enacting any regulatory restrictions on the sale, use, or distribution of such sunscreens prior to the effective date. The legislation provides definitions for key terms like "licensed healthcare provider" and "sunscreen."

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Act 104, 07/03/2018 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). (on 07/06/2018)

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