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2003 SESSION

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HB 2789 Trichloroethylene prohibited; penalty.

Introduced by: Kristen J. Amundson | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Trichloroethylene prohibited; penalty. Adds trichloroethylene (TCE) to the list of hazardous household chemicals identified by the Department of Environmental Quality and as of January 1, 2006, prohibits the sale or distribution of any household product containing TCE. The bill also prohibits the sale or distribution of products containing TCE as of July 1, 2004, if such products are used as adhesives in residential hardwood floor installation. Violations are Class 3 misdemeanors.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Trichloroethylene prohibited; penalty. Adds trichloroethylene (TCE) to the list of hazardous household chemicals identified by the Department of Environmental Quality and as of January 1, 2006, prohibits the sale or distribution of any household product containing TCE. The bill also prohibits the sale or distribution of products containing TCE as of July 1, 2004, if such products are used as adhesives in residential hardwood floor installation. Violations are Class 3 misdemeanors.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Trichloroethylene prohibited; penalty. Adds trichloroethylene (TCE) to the list of hazardous household chemicals identified by the Department of Environmental Quality and prohibits the use or sale of any household product containing TCE as of January 1, 2004. Violations are Class 3 misdemeanors.