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H.238
IntroducedbyRepresentativesSheldonofMiddleburyandChapinofEast
Montpelier
ReferredtoCommitteeon
Date:
Subject:Conservationanddevelopment;toxicsubstances;consumerproducts;
perfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances
Statementofpurposeofbillasintroduced:Thisbillproposestophaseoutand
ultimatelyprohibitthemanufacture,sale,ordistributionforsaleofconsumer
productscontainingaddedperfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances
(PFAS).ThebillwouldauthorizeboththeSecretaryofNaturalResourcesand
theAttorneyGeneraltoenforcetherequirementsforconsumerproducts
containingPFAS,withtheAttorneyGeneralenforcingunderconsumer
protectionlaws.Inaddition,aconsumerharmedbyaconsumerproduct
containingPFASwouldbeauthorizedtobringaconsumerprotectionaction
fordamages.
Anactrelatingtothephaseoutofconsumerproductscontainingadded
perfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances
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ItisherebyenactedbytheGeneralAssemblyoftheStateofVermont:
Sec.1.10V.S.A.chapter169isaddedtoread:
CHAPTER169.PHASEOUTOFPFAS-ADDEDCONSUMERPRODUCTS
§7601.DEFINITIONS
Asusedinthischapter:
(1)“Adultmattress”meansamattressotherthanacribortoddler
mattress.
(2)“Aftermarketstainandwater-resistanttreatments”meanstreatments
fortextileandleatherconsumerproductsusedinresidentialsettingsforstain,
oil,andwaterresistance,butexcludesproductsmarketedorsoldexclusively
foruseatindustrialfacilitiesduringthemanufactureofacarpet,rug,clothing,
orshoe.
(3)“Alternative”meansasubstituteprocess,product,material,
chemical,strategy,orcombinationofthesethathasbeenevaluatedandserves
afunctionallyequivalentpurposetoPFASinaproductthatpresentsalesser
hazardtohumanhealthandtheenvironmentthanuseofPFASintheproduct.
(4)“Apparel”meansanyofthefollowing:
(A)Clothingitemsintendedforregularwearorformaloccasions,
includingundergarments,shirts,pants,skirts,dresses,overalls,bodysuits,
costumes,vests,dancewear,suits,saris,scarves,tops,leggings,school
uniforms,leisurewear,athleticwear,sportsuniforms,everydayswimwear,
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formalwear,onesies,bibs,reusablediapers,footwear,andeverydayuniforms
forworkwear.Clothingitemsintendedforregularwearorformaloccasions
donotincludeclothingitemsforexclusiveusebytheU.S.ArmedForcesand
personalprotectiveequipment.
(B)Outdoorapparel.
(5)“Aqueousfilmformingfoam”or“AFFF”meansafiresuppressant
usedtoextinguishflammableliquidfiressuchasfuelfires.
(6)“Artificialturf”meansasurfaceofsyntheticfibersthatisusedin
placeofnaturalgrassinrecreational,residential,orcommercialapplications.
(7)“Carpetorrug”meansafabricproductmarketedorintendedforuse
asafloorcovering.
(8)“Cleaningproduct”meansacompoundintendedforroutine
cleaning,includinggeneralpurposecleaners,bathroomcleaners,glass
cleaners,carpetcleaners,floorcareproducts,andhandsoaps.“Cleaning
product”doesnotmeananantimicrobialpesticide.
(9)“Complexdurablegoods”meansaconsumerproductthatisa
manufacturedgoodcomposedof100ormoremanufacturedcomponents,with
anintendedusefullifeoffiveormoreyears,wheretheproductistypicallynot
consumed,destroyed,ordiscardedafterasingleuse.Thisincludes
replacementpartsforcomplexdurablegoodsnotsubjecttoaphaseoutunder
thischapter.“Complexdurablegoods”doesnotincludefood.
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(10)“Consumerproduct”meansanytangiblepersonalpropertythatis
distributedincommerceandthatisusedforpersonal,family,orhousehold
purposes.“Consumerproducts”includesproductcategoriesthatarenormally
usedbyhouseholdsbutsoldtobusinesses,suchascommercialcarpetsor
commercialfloorwaxes.BeginningonJanuary1,2033,“consumerproduct”
includescomplexdurablegoods.
(11)“Cookware”meansdurablehousewareitemsusedtoprepare,
dispense,orstorefood,foodstuffs,orbeveragesandthatareintendedfor
directfoodcontact,includingpots,pans,skillets,grills,bakingsheets,baking
molds,trays,bowls,andcookingutensils.
(12)“Cosmeticproduct”meansanarticleoracomponentofanarticle
intendedtoberubbed,poured,sprinkled,orsprayedon;introducedinto;or
otherwiseappliedtothehumanbodyoranypartthereofforcleansing,
promotingattractiveness,orimprovingoralteringappearance,includingthose
intendedforusebyprofessionals.“Cosmeticproduct”doesnotmeansoap,
dietarysupplements,orfoodanddrugsapprovedbytheU.S.FoodandDrug
Administration.
(13)“Dentalfloss”meansastring-likedevicemadeofcottonorother
fibersintendedtoremoveplaqueandfoodparticlesfrombetweentheteethto
reducetoothdecay.Thefibersofthedevicemaybecoatedwithwaxfor
easieruse.
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(14)“Fluorinetreatedcontainers”meansafluorinatedtreatedplastic
containeroranotherfluorinatedcontainerlistedbytheSecretarybyrule.
(15)“Food”hasthesamemeaningasdefinedin18V.S.A.§4051.
(16)“Foodpackagingandcontainers”meanscontainersappliedtoor
providingameanstomarket,protect,handle,deliver,serve,contain,orstorea
foodorbeverage.“Foodpackagingandcontainers”includes:
(A)aunitpackageandanintermediatepackage;
(B)unsealedreceptacles,suchascarryingcases,crates,cups,plates,
bowls,pails,rigidfoilandothertrays,wrappersandwrappingfilms,bags,and
tubs;and
(C)anindividualassembledpartofafoodpackage,suchasany
interiororexteriorblocking,bracing,cushioning,weatherproofing,exterior
strapping,coatings,closures,inks,andlabels.
(17)“Incontinencyprotectionproduct”meansadisposable,absorbent
hygieneproductdesignedtoabsorbbodilywasteforusebyindividuals12
yearsofageandolder.
(18)“Intentionallyadded”means:
(A)whenapersonmanufacturingaproductorproductcomponent
knowsorcanreasonablyascertainthefinalproductorproductcomponent
couldcontainPFAS,includingbecause:
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(i)PFASorPFASprecursorsareaddedtotheproductorproduct
component;
(ii)PFASorPFASprecursorsareusedinthemanufacturing
processoftheproductorproductcomponent;or
(iii)PFASarepresentinthefinalproductasabyproductor
impurity;or
(B)theproductoraproductcomponentcontainsPFASabove
thresholdsestablishedbytheSecretary.
(19)“Juvenileproduct”meansaproductdesignedormarketedforuse
byinfantsandchildrenunder12yearsofage:
(A)includingababyortoddlerfoampillow;bassinet;bedside
sleeper;boosterseat;changingpad;infantbouncer;infantcarrier;infantseat;
infantsleeppositioner;infantswing;infanttravelbed;infantwalker;napcot;
nursingpad;nursingpillow;playmat;playpen;playyard;polyurethanefoam
mat,pad,orpillow;portablefoamnapmat;portableinfantsleeper;portable
hook-inchair;soft-sidedportablecrib;stroller;toddlermattress;and
disposable,single-usediaper;and
(B)excludingachildren’selectronicproduct,suchasapersonal
computer,audioandvideoequipment,calculator,wirelessphone,game
console,handhelddeviceincorporatingavideoscreen,oranyassociated
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peripheralsuchasamouse,keyboard,powersupplyunit,orpowercord;a
medicaldevice;oranadultmattress.
(20)“Knownorreasonablyascertainable”meansallinformationina
person’spossessionorcontrol,plusallinformationthatareasonableperson
similarlysituatedmightbeexpectedtopossess,control,orknow.
(21)“Manufacturer”meansanypersonengagedinthebusinessof
makingorassemblingaconsumerproductforsaletoorusebyconsumers.
“Manufacturer”excludesadistributororretailer,exceptwhenaconsumer
productismadeorassembledoutsidetheUnitedStates,inwhichcasea
“manufacturer”includestheimporterorfirstdomesticdistributorofthe
consumerproduct.
(22)“Medicaldevice”hasthesamemeaninggivento“device”in21
U.S.C.§321.
(23)“Menstrualproduct”meansaproductusedtocollectmenstruation
andvaginaldischarge,includingtampons,pads,sponges,menstruation
underwear,disks,applicators,andmenstrualcups,whetherdisposableor
reusable.
(24)“Outdoorapparel”meansclothingitemsintendedprimarilyfor
outdooractivities,includinghiking,camping,skiing,climbing,bicycling,and
fishing.
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(25)“Perfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances”or“PFAS”means
aclassoffluorinatedorganicchemicalscontainingatleastonefully
fluorinatedcarbonatom.
(26)“Personalprotectiveequipment”isclothingdesigned,intended,or
marketedtobewornbyfirefightingpersonnelintheperformanceoftheir
duties,designedwiththeintentforuseinfireandrescueactivities,and
includesjackets,pants,shoes,gloves,helmets,andrespiratoryequipment.
(27)“Pesticide”hasthesamemeaningasdefinedin6V.S.A.§1101.
(28)“PFAS-addedconsumerproduct”meansaconsumerproductthat
wasmanufacturedaftertheeffectivedateofthischapterwherePFASwere
intentionallyaddedtothatproductoracomponentoftheproduct.
(29)“Productcomponent”meansacomponentofaproduct,regardless
ofwhetherthemanufactureroftheproductisthemanufacturerofthe
component.
(30)“Retailer”meansapersonwhosellsaPFAS-addedproductinthe
Statethroughanymeans,includingasalesoutlet,acatalogue,thetelephone,
theinternet,oranyelectronicmeans.“Retailer”doesnotmeanapersonwho
bothmanufacturesandsellsatretailaconsumerproductwithrespecttothe
productthattheymanufacture.
(31)“Secretary”meanstheSecretaryofNaturalResources.
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(32)“Skiwax”meansalubricantappliedtothebottomofsnow
runners,includingskisandsnowboards,toimprovetheirgripandglide
properties.
(33)“Textile”meansanyitemmadeinwholeorpartfromanatural,
human-made,orsyntheticfiber,yarn,orfabric,andincludesleather,cotton,
silk,jute,hemp,wool,viscose,nylon,orpolyester.“Textile”doesnotinclude
asingle-usepaperhygieneproduct,includingtoiletpaper,papertowels,paper
tissues,orsingle-useabsorbenthygieneproducts.
(34)“Textilearticles”meanstextilegoodsofatypecustomarilyand
ordinarilyusedinhouseholdsandbusinessesandincludesapparel,accessories,
handbags,backpacks,draperies,showercurtains,furnishings,upholstery,
bedding,towels,napkins,andtablecloths.“Textilearticles”doesnotinclude:
(A)avehicle,asdefinedin1U.S.C.§4,oritscomponentparts;
(B)avessel,asdefinedin1U.S.C.§3,oritscomponentparts;
(C)anaircraft,asdefinedin49U.S.C.§40102(a)(6),orits
componentparts;
(D)filtrationmediaandfilterproductsusedinindustrial
applications,includingchemicalorpharmaceuticalmanufacturingand
environmentalcontroltechnologies;
(E)textilearticlesusedforlaboratoryanalysisandtesting;and
(F)rugsorcarpets.
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(35)“Upholsteredfurniture”meansanyarticleoffurniturethatis
designedforsitting,resting,orrecliningandiswhollyorpartiallystuffedwith
fillingmaterial.
§7602.EXEMPTIONS
Thefollowingareexemptfromtherequirementsofthischapter:
(1)AproductforwhichfederallawgovernsthepresenceofPFASin
theproductinamannerthatpreemptsstateauthority.
(2)Productsmadewithatleast50percentrecycledcontent,excluding
foodpackagingandcontainersandPFASsolutions.TheSecretarymayadopt
alternateminimumrecycledcontentexemptionsbyrule.
(3)Productsmanufacturedpriortothephaseoutimposedbysection
7604ofthistitle.
(4)Drugs,medicaldevices,biologics,ordiagnosticsapprovedor
authorizedbythefederalFoodandDrugAdministrationortheU.S.
DepartmentofAgricultureorotherwisesubjecttoregulationundertheFederal
Food,Drug,andCosmeticAct,asamended,21U.S.C.§301etseq.This
exemptionshallnotapplytoproductsphasedoutpursuanttosubdivision
7604(a)(1)ofthistitleorforwhichtheSecretaryadoptsarulephasingouta
PFAS-addedconsumerproduct.
(5)PesticidesregisteredorauthorizedforuseundertheFederal
Insecticide,Fungicide,andRodenticideAct,asamended,7U.S.C.chapter6,
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subchapterII(environmentalpestcontrol)andbytheVermontAgencyof
Agriculture,FoodandMarketsunder6.V.S.A.Chapter81,asamended.
(6)Replacementpartsforproductsmanufacturedpriortothephaseout
imposedbysection7604ofthistitle.
§7603.INTERJURISDICTIONCLEARINGHOUSE
(a)TheSecretaryisauthorizedtoparticipateintheestablishmentand
implementationofamultijurisdictionclearinghousetoassistincarryingout
therequirementsofthischapterandtohelpcoordinateapplicationsand
reviewsofthemanufacturerobligationsunderthischapter.Theclearinghouse
mayalsomaintainadatabaseorothercollectionofrelevantinformation,
includingallproductscontainingPFAS,includingPFAS-addedproducts;
applicationsfordesignationasacurrentlyunavoidableuse;andexemptions
grantedbytheparticipatingjurisdictions.
(b)PublicdisclosureofinformationsubmittedtotheSecretarypursuantto
thissectionshallbegovernedbytherequirementsof1V.S.A,chapter5,
subchapter3.NotwithstandingwhetherinformationsubmittedtotheSecretary
pursuanttothissectionisexemptfrompublicdisclosureunder1V.S.A.
§ 317(c),theSecretarymayprovidetheclearinghousewithcopiesofsuch
information,provided:
(1)theSecretaryprovidesnoticeofthissectiontothepersonsubmitting
theinformation;and
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(2)allmemberjurisdictionsoftheclearinghouseprotectsuch
informationfromdisclosurebylaw,includingasprovidedinsubsection(d)of
thissection.
(c)TheSecretarymaypublishanalysesorsummariesofsuchinformation,
providedthat:
(1)theanalysesorsummariesdonotrevealanyinformationthatis
confidentialunder1V.S.A.§317(c);and
(2)ifrelyingonconfidentialinformationobtainedfromanother
jurisdiction,thatjurisdictiondoesnotprohibitdisclosureofsuchanalysesor
summaries.
(d)Communicationsandinformationsharedamongorbetweenmembers
oftheclearinghouse,includinginformationmaintainedbytheclearinghouse,
shallnotloseanyotherwiseapplicableprotectionfromdisclosurebyvirtueof
beingsharedwithintheclearinghouse.
§7604.PHASEOUTSONTHESALEOFCERTAINPFAS-ADDED
PRODUCTS
(a)Productphaseouts.Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,or
distributeforsaleintheStatethefollowingPFAS-addedconsumerproducts:
(1)AFFF;
(2)aftermarketstainandwater-resistanttreatments;
(3)artificialturf;
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(4)carpetsandrugs;
(5)cleaningproducts;
(6)cookware;
(7)cosmeticproducts;
(8)dentalfloss;
(9)fluorinetreatedcontainers;
(10)foodpackagingandcontainers;
(11)incontinencyprotectionproducts;
(12)juvenileproducts;
(13)menstrualproducts;
(14)skiwax;and
(15)upholsteredfurniture.
(b)Appareltextilesandtextilearticles.Amanufacturershallnot
manufacture,sell,ordistributeforsaleintheStateappareltextilesortextile
articleswithconcentrationsoftotalorganicfluorinegreaterthan50partsper
million.
(c)Firefighting;personalprotectiveequipment.
(1)Amanufacturerorotherpersonthatsellsfirefightingequipmentto
anyperson,municipality,orStateagencyinthisStateshallprovidewritten
noticetothepurchaseratthetimeofsale,citingtothischapter,ifthepersonal
protectiveequipmentcontainsPFAS.Thewrittennoticeshallincludea
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statementthatthepersonalprotectiveequipmentcontainsPFASandthereason
PFASareaddedtotheequipment.
(2)Themanufacturerorpersonsellingpersonalprotectiveequipment
andthepurchaserofthepersonalprotectiveequipmentshallretainthenotice
foratleastthreeyearsfromthedateofthetransaction.
§7605.CERTIFICATEOFCOMPLIANCE
(a)TheAttorneyGeneralorSecretarymayrequestacertificateof
compliancefromamanufacturer.Within60daysafterreceiptoftherequest
foracertificateofcompliance,themanufacturershall:
(1)Provideacertificatetotherequestorattestingthatthe
manufacturer’sproductorproductscomplywiththerequirementsofthis
chapter.Uponrequest,themanufacturershalldocumentthestepstakento
reasonablyascertainwhetherPFASwerepresentinaproductorproduct
component.
(2)Notifypersonswhoaresellingaproductofthemanufacturer’sin
thisStatethattheproductdoesnotcomplywiththischapterandsubmittothe
requestoralistofthenamesandaddressesofthosepersonsnotified.
(b)Amanufacturerrequiredtosubmitacertificateofcompliancepursuant
tothissectionmayrelyuponacertificationundersection7606ofthistitle
providedtothemanufacturerbyasupplierforthepurposeofdetermining
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whetherthemanufacturer’sproductorproductscomplywiththerequirements
ofthischapter.
(c)Acertificateofcomplianceshallbeinaformprescribedbythe
Secretary.
§7606.MANUFACTURER CERTIFICATION;RIGHTOFACTION
(a)Amanufacturermayrequestacertificationfromasupplierofaninput
intoaproductthatismanufactured,sold,ordistributedintheStateof
Vermont.Thatcertificationmayincludethefollowing:
(1)whetherPFASwereintentionallyaddedtotheproductorproduct
component;
(2)whetheracommercialchemicalproductcontainsPFAS;
(3)howPFASwereusedinthedevelopmentoftheproductorproduct
component;and
(4)anyadditionalinformationreasonablynecessaryforthe
manufacturertoensurecompliancewiththischapter.
(b)Asuppliershallhave60daysfromthedatethemanufacturersendsthe
requestforacertificationtorespondtotherequest.Themanufacturerand
suppliermayagreetoanextensionoftimeinwriting.Asupplierwhoneedsto
sendarequestforacertificationtotheirsuppliersshallrespondonorbefore
180daysfromthedatethattheoriginalrequestwassent,unlessotherwise
agreedtowiththeoriginalrequestorinwriting.
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(c)Anysupplierprovidingacertificationunderthissectionmayrequire
therecipienttoagreenottodiscloseinformation,excepttotheStateof
Vermont,thatisconfidentialunder1V.S.A.§317(c).
(d)Amanufacturermaysueasupplierforfailuretoprovideacertificate
underthissection.Asuppliermaybeliableforactualandconsequential
damagesasaresultofitsfailuretoprovideacertificateunderthissection.A
manufacturerwhoprevailsinasuitunderthissectionshallbeentitledto
reasonableattorney’sfees.
(e)Asupplier’sfailuretocomplywiththissectionisdeemedtobea
violationof9V.S.A.§ 2453.
§7607.RULEMAKING
TheSecretarymayadoptrulestoimplementthischapter.
§7608.ENFORCEMENT
Inadditiontotheenforcementauthorityunderchapters201and211ofthis
title,aviolationofthischapterisdeemedtobeaviolationof9V.S.A.§ 2453.
Sec.2.10V.S.A.§8003isamendedtoread:
§8003.APPLICABILITY
(a)TheSecretarymaytakeactionunderthischaptertoenforcethe
followingstatutesandrules,permits,assurances,orordersimplementingthe
followingstatutes,andtheBoardmaytakesuchactionwithrespectto
subdivision(10)ofthissubsection:
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(32)10V.S.A.chapter164B,relatingtocollectionandmanagementof
coveredhouseholdhazardousproducts;and
(33)10V.S.A.chapter24ArelatingtotheClimateSuperfundCost
RecoveryProgram;and
(34)10V.S.A.chapter169,relatingtothephaseoutofPFAS-added
consumerproducts.
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Sec.3.10V.S.A.§ 8503isamendedtoread:
§8503.APPLICABILITY
(a)Thischaptershallgovernallappealsofanactordecisionofthe
Secretary,excludingenforcementactionsunderchapters201and211ofthis
titleandrulemaking,underthefollowingauthoritiesandundertherules
adoptedunderthoseauthorities:
(1)Thefollowingprovisionsofthistitle:
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(V)chapter124(tradeincoveredanimalpartsorproducts);and
(W)chapter164B(collectionandmanagementofcoveredhousehold
hazardousproducts);and
(X)chapter169(phaseoutofPFAS-addedconsumerproducts).
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Sec.4.9V.S.A.§2494bisamendedtoread:
§2494b.PROHIBITEDCHEMICALSINCOSMETICANDMENSTRUAL
PRODUCTS
(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStateanycosmeticormenstrualproductto
whichthefollowingchemicalsorchemicalclasseshavebeenintentionally
addedinanyamount:
(1)ortho-phthalates;
(2)PFAS;[Repealed.]
(3)formaldehyde(CAS50-00-0);
(4)methyleneglycol(CAS463-57-0);
(5)mercuryandmercurycompounds(CAS7439-97-6);
(6)1,4-dioxane(CAS123-91-1);
(7)isopropylparaben(CAS4191-73-5);
(8)isobutylparaben(CAS4247-02-3);
(9)leadandleadcompounds(CAS7439-92-1);
(10)asbestos;
(11)triclosan(CAS3380-34-5);
(12)m-phenylenediamineanditssalts(CAS108-42-5);
(13)o-phenylenediamineanditssalts(CAS95-54-5);and
(14)quaternium-15(CAS51229-78-8).
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Sec.5.9V.S.A.chapter63,subchapter12Cisamendedtoread:
Subchapter12C.ChemicalsofConcerninFoodPackaging
§2494w.DEFINITIONS
Asusedinthissubchapter:
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(8)“Perfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances”or“PFAS”meansa
classoffluorinatedorganicchemicalscontainingatleastonefullyfluorinated
carbonatom.[Repealed.]
§2494x.FOODPACKAGING
(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStateafoodpackagetowhichPFAShave
beenintentionallyaddedandarepresentinanyamount.[Repealed.]
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Sec.6.REPEAL
9V.S.A.chapter63,subchapter12a(PFASinconsumerproducts)and
subchapter12b(PFASinfirefightingagentsandequipment)arerepealed.
Sec.7.REPORTS
(a)OnorbeforeJanuary15,2032,theSecretaryofNaturalResourcesshall
providearecommendationtotheHouseCommitteesonHumanServicesand
onEnvironmentandEnergyandtheSenateCommitteesonHealthandWelfare
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andonNaturalResourcesandEnergyonhowtoaddressPFASincomplex
durablegoods.
(b)OnorbeforeJanuary15,2033,theSecretaryofAgriculture,Foodand
MarketsshallprovidearecommendationtotheHouseCommitteesonHuman
ServicesandonEnvironmentandEnergyandtheSenateCommitteeson
HealthandWelfareandonNaturalResourcesandEnergyonhowtoaddress
PFASinfood.
Sec.8.EFFECTIVEDATES
(a)ThisactshalltakeeffectonJuly1,2028.
Sec.1.9V.S.A.chapter63,subchapter12Aisamendedtoread:
Subchapter12A.PFASinConsumerProducts
§2494e.DEFINITIONS
Asusedinthissubchapter:
(1)“Adultmattress”meansamattressotherthanacribortoddler
mattress.
(2)“Aftermarketstainandwaterresistanttreatments”meanstreatments
fortextileandleatherconsumerproductsusedinresidentialsettingsthathave
beentreatedduringthemanufacturingprocessforstain,oil,andwater
resistance,butexcludesproductsmarketedorsoldexclusivelyforuseat
industrialfacilitiesduringthemanufactureofacarpet,rug,clothing,orshoe.
(3)“Apparel”meansanyofthefollowing:
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(A)Clothingitemsintendedforregularwearorformaloccasions,
includingundergarments,shirts,pants,skirts,dresses,overalls,bodysuits,
costumes,vests,dancewear,suits,saris,scarves,tops,leggings,school
uniforms,leisurewear,athleticwear,sportsuniforms,everydayswimwear,
formalwear,onesies,bibs,reusablediapers,footwear,andeverydayuniforms
forworkwear.Clothingitemsintendedforregularwearorformaloccasions
donotincludeclothingitemsforexclusiveusebytheU.S.ArmedForces,
outdoorapparelforseverewetconditions,andpersonalprotectiveequipment.
(B)Outdoorapparel.
(4)“Artificialturf”meansasurfaceofsyntheticfibersthatisusedin
placeofnaturalgrassinrecreational,residential,orcommercialapplications.
(5)“Cleaningproduct”meansacompoundintendedforroutine
cleaning,includinggeneralpurposecleaners,bathroomcleaners,glass
cleaners,carpetcleaners,floorcareproducts,andhandsoaps.“Cleaning
product”doesnotmeananantimicrobialpesticide.
(6)“Cookware”meansdurablehousewareitemsusedtoprepare,
dispense,orstorefood,foodstuffs,orbeveragesandthatareintendedfor
directfoodcontact,includingpots,pans,skillets,grills,bakingsheets,baking
molds,trays,bowls,andcookingutensils.
(7)“Dentalfloss”meansastring-likedevicemadeofcottonorother
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reducetoothdecay.Thefibersofthedevicemaybecoatedwithwaxforeasier
use.
(8)“Fluorinetreatedcontainer”meansafluorinatedtreatedplastic
container.
(6)(9)“Incontinencyprotectionproduct”meansadisposable,absorbent
hygieneproductdesignedtoabsorbbodilywasteforusebyindividuals12
yearsofageandolder.
(7)(10)“Intentionallyadded”meanstheadditionofachemicalina
productthatservesanintendedfunctionintheproductcomponent
manufacturingofaproductorinthefinalproductandresultsinPFASinthe
finalproduct.TheadditionofPFASmustbeknownorreasonably
ascertainablebythemanufacturer.PFASshallnotbeconsideredintentionally
addedifthechemicalispresentintheproductduetouseofwatercontaining
PFASandthemanufacturertooknoactionthatresultedinthePFASbeing
presentinthewater.
(8)(11)“Juvenileproduct”meansaproductdesignedormarketedfor
usebyinfantsandchildrenunder12yearsofage:
(A)includingababyortoddlerfoampillow;bassinet;bedside
sleeper;boosterseat;changingpad;infantbouncer;infantcarrier;infant
seat;infantsleeppositioner;infantswing;infanttravelbed;infantwalker;
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polyurethanefoammat,pad,orpillow;portablefoamnapmat;portableinfant
sleeper;portablehook-inchair;soft-sidedportablecrib;stroller;toddler
mattress;anddisposable,single-usediaper;and
(B)excludingachildren’selectronicproduct,suchasapersonal
computer,audioandvideoequipment,calculator,wirelessphone,game
console,handhelddeviceincorporatingavideoscreen,oranyassociated
peripheralsuchasamouse,keyboard,powersupplyunit,orpowercord;a
medicaldevice;oranadultmattress.
(12)“Knownorreasonablyascertainable”meansallinformationina
person’spossessionorcontrol,plusallinformationthatareasonableperson
similarlysituatedmightbeexpectedtopossess,control,orknow.
(9)(13)“Manufacturer”meansanypersonengagedinthebusinessof
makingorassemblingaconsumerproductdirectlyorindirectlyavailableto
consumers.“Manufacturer”excludesadistributororretailer,exceptwhena
consumerproductismadeorassembledoutsidetheUnitedStates,inwhich
casea“manufacturer”includestheimporterorfirstdomesticdistributorof
theconsumerproduct.
(10)(14)“Medicaldevice”hasthesamemeaninggivento“device”in
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(11)(15)“Outdoorapparel”meansclothingitemsintendedprimarily
foroutdooractivities,includinghiking,camping,skiing,climbing,bicycling,
andfishing.
(12)(16)“Outdoorapparelforseverewetconditions”meansoutdoor
apparelthatareextremeandextendeduseproductsdesignedforoutdoor
sportsexpertsforapplicationsthatprovideprotectionagainstextended
exposuretoextremerainconditionsoragainstextendedimmersioninwateror
wetconditions,suchasfromsnow,inordertoprotectthehealthandsafetyof
theuserandthatarenotmarketedforgeneralconsumeruse.Examplesof
extremeandextendeduseproductsincludeouterwearforoffshorefishing,
offshoresailing,whitewaterkayaking,andmountaineering.
(13)(17)“Perfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances”or“PFAS”
meansaclassoffluorinatedorganicchemicalscontainingatleastonefully
fluorinatedcarbonatom.
(14)(18)“Personalprotectiveequipment”hasthesamemeaningasin
section2494pofthistitle.
(15)(19)“Regulatedperfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances”or
“regulatedPFAS”means:
(A)PFASthatamanufacturerhasintentionallyaddedtoaproduct
andthathaveafunctionalortechnicaleffectintheproduct,includingPFAS
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breakdownproductsofanaddedchemicalthatalsohaveafunctionalor
technicaleffectintheproduct;or
(B)thepresenceofPFASinaproductorproductcomponentator
above100partspermillion,asmeasuredintotalorganicfluorine.
(16)(20)“Rugorcarpet”meansafabricmarketedorintendedforuse
asafloorcovering.
(17)(21)“Skiwax”meansalubricantappliedtothebottomofsnow
runners,includingskisandsnowboards,toimprovetheirgripandglide
properties.
(18)(22)“Textile”meansanyitemmadeinwholeorpartfroma
natural,manmade,orsyntheticfiber,yarn,orfabric,andincludesleather,
cotton,silk,jute,hemp,wool,viscose,nylon,orpolyester.“Textile”doesnot
includesingle-usepaperhygieneproducts,includingtoiletpaper,paper
towels,tissues,orsingle-useabsorbenthygieneproducts.
(19)(23)“Textilearticles”meanstextilegoodsofatypecustomarily
andordinarilyusedinhouseholdsandbusinesses,andincludesapparel,
accessories,handbags,backpacks,draperies,showercurtains,furnishings,
upholstery,bedding,towels,napkins,andtablecloths.“Textilearticles”does
notinclude:
(A)avehicle,asdefinedin1U.S.C.§4,oritscomponentparts;
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(C)anaircraft,asdefinedin49U.S.C.§40102(a)(6),orits
componentparts;
(D)filtrationmediaandfilterproductsusedinindustrial
applications,includingchemicalorpharmaceuticalmanufacturingand
environmentalcontroltechnologies;
(E)textilearticlesusedforlaboratoryanalysisandtesting;and
(F)rugsorcarpets.
§ 2494f.AFTERMARKETSTAINANDWATER-RESISTANT
TREATMENTSPROHIBITIONONPFASINCONSUMER
PRODUCTS
(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStateaftermarketstainandwater-resistant
treatmentsforrugsorcarpetstowhichPFAShavebeenintentionallyaddedin
anyamount.
(b)Thissectionshallnotapplytothesaleorresaleofusedproducts.A
manufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributeforsale,or
distributeforuseintheStatethefollowingconsumerproductstowhichPFAS
havebeenintentionallyaddedinanyamount:
(1)aftermarketstainandwater-resistanttreatments;
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(4)cookware;
(5)dentalfloss;
(6)incontinencyprotectionproducts;
(7)juvenileproducts;
(8)rugsandcarpets;or
(9)skiwax.
(b)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseintheStatetextilesortextilearticlestowhich
regulatedPFAShavebeenintentionallyaddedinanyamount.
(c)Theprohibitionsundersubsections(a)and(b)ofthissectionshallnot
applytothesale,offerforsale,distributionforsale,ordistributionforuseof
anyoftheproductslistedundersubsections(a)and(b)ofthissectionthat
havebeenpreviouslyusedbyaconsumerfortheintendedpurposeofthe
product.
§2494g.ARTIFICIALTURF
Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStateartificialturftowhich:
(1)PFAShavebeenintentionallyaddedinanyamount;or
(2)PFAShaveenteredtheproductfromthemanufacturingor
processingofthatproduct,theadditionofwhichisknownorreasonably
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§2494h.COOKWARE
(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStatecookwaretowhichPFAShavebeen
intentionallyaddedinanyamount.
(b)Thissectionshallnotapplytothesaleorresaleofusedproducts.
§2494i.INCONTINENCYPROTECTIONPRODUCT
Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStateanincontinencyprotectionproductto
whichPFAShavebeenintentionallyaddedinanyamount.
§2494j.JUVENILEPRODUCTS
(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStatejuvenileproductstowhichPFAShave
beenintentionallyaddedinanyamount.
(b)Thissectionshallnotapplytothesaleorresaleofusedproducts.
§2494k.RUGSANDCARPETS
(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStatearesidentialrugorcarpettowhich
PFAShavebeenaddedinanyamount.
(b)Thissectionshallnotapplytothesaleorresaleofusedproducts.
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(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStateskiwaxorrelatedtuningproductsto
whichPFAShavebeenintentionallyaddedinanyamount.
(b)Thissectionshallnotapplytothesaleorresaleofusedproducts.
§2494m.TEXTILES
(a)Amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,sell,offerforsale,distributefor
sale,ordistributeforuseinthisStateatextileortextilearticletowhich
regulatedPFAShavebeenintentionallyaddedinanyamount.
(b)Thissectionshallnotapplytothesaleorresaleofusedproducts.
§ 2494g.FLUORINETREATEDCONTAINERS
(a)Amanufacturershallnotsell,offerforsale,distributeforsale,or
distributeforuseintheStateaproductlistedundersubdivisions2494f(a)(1)–
(9)ofthistitlethatdoesnotcontainintentionallyaddedPFASbutthatissold,
offeredforsale,distributedforsale,ordistributedforuseintheStateina
fluorinetreatedcontainer.
(b)Theprohibitionundersubsection(a)ofthissectionshallnotapplyto
thesale,offerforsale,distributionforsale,ordistributionforuseofaproduct
thathasbeenpreviouslyusedbyaconsumerfortheintendedpurposeofthe
product.
(c)BeginningonJanuary1,2030,amanufacturershallnotmanufacture,
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fluorinetreatedcontaineroranyconsumerproductinafluorinetreated
container.
(d)(1)TheAttorneyGeneralmay,byrule,allowthesale,offerforsale,
distributionforsale,ordistributionforuseintheStateofaconsumerproduct
prohibitedundersubsection(a)ofthissectionorofafluorinetreated
containerorconsumerproductprohibitedundersubsection(c)ofthissection
uponadeterminationthattheuseofPFASintheconsumerproductorinthe
containerisacurrentlyunavoidableuse.
(2)Asusedinthissubsection,“currentlyunavoidableuse”meansthat
theuseofPFASisessentialforhealth,safety,orthefunctioningofsocietyand
forwhichanalternativeisnotreasonablyavailable.
§2494n2494h.CERTIFICATEOFCOMPLIANCE
(a)TheAttorneyGeneralmayrequestacertificateofcompliancefroma
manufacturerofaconsumerproductregulatedunderthissubchapter.Within
60daysafterreceiptoftheAttorneyGeneral’srequestforacertificateof
compliance,themanufacturershall:
(1)providetheAttorneyGeneralwithacertificateattestingthatthe
manufacturer’sproductorproductscomplywiththerequirementsofthis
subchapter;or
(2)notifypersonswhoaresellingaproductofthemanufacturer’sinthis
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subchapterandsubmittotheAttorneyGeneralalistofthenamesand
addressesofthosepersonsnotified.
(b)Amanufacturerrequiredtosubmitacertificateofcompliancepursuant
tothissectionmayrelyuponacertificateofcomplianceprovidedtothe
manufacturerbyasupplierforthepurposeofdeterminingthemanufacturer’s
reportingobligations.Acertificateofcomplianceprovidedbyasupplierin
accordancewiththissubsectionshallbeusedsolelyforthepurposeof
determiningamanufacturer’scompliancewiththissection.
§2494o2494i.VIOLATIONS
(a)Aviolationofthissubchapterisdeemedtobeaviolationofsection
2453ofthistitle.
(b)TheAttorneyGeneralhasthesameauthoritytomakerules,conduct
civilinvestigations,enterintoassurancesofdiscontinuance,andbringcivil
actions,andprivatepartieshavethesamerightsandremedies,asprovided
undersubchapter1ofthischapter.
Sec.2.9V.S.A.§ 2494e(19)isamendedtoread:
(19)“Regulatedperfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances”or
“regulatedPFAS”means:
(A)PFASthatamanufacturerhasintentionallyaddedtoaproduct
andthathaveafunctionalortechnicaleffectintheproduct,includingPFAS
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breakdownproductsofanaddedchemicalthatalsohaveafunctionalor
technicaleffectintheproduct;or
(B)thepresenceofPFASinaproductorproductcomponentator
above10050partspermillion,asmeasuredintotalorganicfluorine.
Sec.3.9V.S.A.§ 2494e(3)isamendedtoread:
(3)“Apparel”meansanyofthefollowing:
(A)Clothingitemsintendedforregularwearorformaloccasions,
includingundergarments,shirts,pants,skirts,dresses,overalls,bodysuits,
costumes,vests,dancewear,suits,saris,scarves,tops,leggings,school
uniforms,leisurewear,athleticwear,sportsuniforms,everydayswimwear,
formalwear,onesies,bibs,reusablediapers,footwear,andeverydayuniforms
forworkwear.Clothingitemsintendedforregularwearorformaloccasions
donotincludeclothingitemsforexclusiveusebytheU.S.ArmedForces,
outdoorapparelforseverewetconditions,andpersonalprotectiveequipment.
(B)Outdoorapparel.
(C)Outdoorapparelforseverewetconditions.
Sec.4.ANRREPORTONPFASREGULATION
(a)Asusedinthissection,“perfluoroalkylandpolyfluoroalkylsubstances”
or“PFAS”meansaclassoffluorinatedorganicchemicalscontainingatleast
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(b)OnorbeforeJanuary15,2027,theSecretaryofNaturalResources
shallsubmittotheHouseCommitteesonEnvironmentandonHumanServices
andtheSenateCommitteesonNaturalResourcesandEnergyandonHealth
andWelfareareportregardingtheregulationbyotherstatesofPFASin
consumerproducts.Thereportshallinclude:
(1)asummaryofprogramsinotherstatesthatregulatePFASin
consumerproducts,includingwhetherotherstateshaveimplementeda
regulatoryprogrambasedonthedefinitionofPFASusedinthissection;
(2)ifotherstateshaveimplementedregulatoryprogramsforPFAS,a
summaryoftheeffectivenessoftheprograms,includinganyobstaclesor
difficultiesthesestatesmayhavefacedinimplementingaprogram,thestaffing
requiredforaprogram,andthetimeframeunderwhicheachstate
implementedtheprogram;
(3)arecommendation,basedonreviewofregulatoryprogramsinother
states,whetherVermontshouldestablisharegulatoryprogramforPFASin
consumerproducts,includingtheStateagencyinwhichsuchaprogram
shouldbelocated,thestaffingrequired,andatimeframeforimplementation;
and
(4)anyotherinformationthattheSecretarydeterminesisnecessaryfor
thepurposeofinformingtheGeneralAssemblywhetherornottoenacta
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Sec.5.REPORTS
(a)(1)OnorbeforeJanuary15,2033,theSecretaryofNaturalResources
shallprovidearecommendationtotheHouseCommitteesonHumanServices
andonEnvironmentandtheSenateCommitteesonHealthandWelfareandon
NaturalResourcesandEnergyonhowtoaddressPFASincomplexdurable
goods.
(2)Asusedinthissubsection,“complexdurablegoods”meansa
consumerproductthatisamanufacturedgoodcomposedof100ormore
manufacturedcomponents,withanintendedusefullifeoffiveormoreyears,
wheretheproductistypicallynotconsumed,destroyed,ordiscardedaftera
singleuse.Thisincludesreplacementpartsforcomplexdurablegoodsnot
subjecttoaphaseoutunderthischapter.
(b)(1)OnorbeforeJanuary15,2033,theSecretaryofAgriculture,Food
andMarketsshallprovidearecommendationtotheHouseCommitteeson
HumanServicesonEnvironmentandtheSenateCommitteesonHealthand
WelfareandonNaturalResourcesandEnergyonhowtoaddressPFASin
food.
(2)Asusedinthissubsection,“food”hasthesamemeaningasin18
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Sec.6.REPEALS
(a)2024ActsandResolvesNo.131,Sec.4(prospectivedefinitionfor
outdoorapparelforseverewetconditions)isrepealed.
(b)2024ActsandResolvesNo.131,Sec.5(prospectivedefinitionof
regulatedPFAS)isrepealed.
Sec.7.2024ActsandResolvesNo.131,Sec.13isamendedtoread:
Sec.13.EFFECTIVEDATES
ThisactshalltakeeffectonJuly1,2024,exceptthat:
(1)Sec.1(chemicalsincosmeticandmenstrualproducts),Sec.3(PFAS
inconsumerproducts),Sec.6(PFASinfirefightingagentsandequipment),
andSec.7(chemicalsofconcerninfoodpackaging)shalltakeeffecton
January1,2026;and
(2)Sec.2(9V.S.A.§ 2494b)andSec.5(9V.S.A.§ 2494e(15))shall
takeeffectonJuly1,2027;and
(3)Sec.4(9V.S.A.§ 2494e(3))shalltakeeffectonJuly1,2028.
Sec.8.EFFECTIVEDATES
(a)ThissectionandSecs.4and5(reportstotheGeneralAssembly)shall
takeeffectonJuly1,2025.
(b)(1)Sec.1(PFASinconsumerproducts)shalltakeeffectonJanuary1,
2026,exceptthat: BILLASPASSEDBYTHEHOUSE H.238
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(A)9V.S.A.§ 2494f(a)(3)(cleaningproducts)and(a)(5)(dental
floss)and9V.S.A.§ 2494g(fluorinetreatedcontainers)shalltakeeffecton
July1,2027;and
(B)9V.S.A.§ 2494f(a)(4)(cookware)shalltakeeffectJuly1,2028.
(2)Sec.1shallsupersedethoseprovisionsof2024ActsandResolves
No.131,Sec.3thatconflictwiththeprovisionsofthisact.
(c)Sec.2(definitionofregulatedPFAS)shalltakeeffectonJuly1,2027.
(d)Sec.3(definitionofoutdoorapparel)shalltakeeffectonJuly1,2028.
(e)Secs.6(repealofAct131provisions)and7(amendedAct131effective
dates)shalltakeeffectonJanuary1,2026.