Maryland SB686 phases out products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals and establishes registration requirements for such products.
Maryland SB686 prohibits the sale, offer for sale, distribution, or distribution for sale of products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals, effective January 1, 2028. Manufacturers must register products with the Maryland Department of the Environment and pay a registration fee. The bill also establishes the Maryland PFAS Chemicals Protection and Remediation Fund to support efforts to assess, monitor, and remediate PFAS chemicals pollution. The fund will be used for community assistance, research, and enforcement actions.
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