Exempts off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from PFAS prohibitions in juvenile products.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to exempt off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from prohibitions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain juvenile products. PFAS are fluorinated organic chemicals used in various consumer products. The exemption applies to products designed or marketed for use by infants and children under 12 years of age. The bill amends the definitions section of the relevant statute to clarify the scope of products affected by PFAS regulations.

Exempts off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from PFAS prohibitions in juvenile products.

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to exempt off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles, and electric-assisted bicycles from prohibitions on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in certain juvenile products. PFAS are fluorinated organic chemicals used in various consumer products. The exemption applies to products designed or marketed for use by infants and children under 12 years of age. The bill amends the definitions section of the relevant statute to clarify the scope of products affected by PFAS regulations.