Washington HB1209 regulates the sale of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and requires specific labeling.

HB1209 aims to protect public health by restricting the sale of sodium nitrite, a substance that can be lethal if ingested. The bill mandates that only verified commercial businesses can purchase sodium nitrite, requiring them to provide their employer identification number. It also requires that all sodium nitrite products be prominently labeled with a warning about the dangers of ingestion. Violations of these provisions can result in civil penalties. The bill is intended to reduce suicides and suicide attempts by limiting access to sodium nitrite.

Washington HB1209 regulates the sale of sodium nitrite to prevent suicides and requires specific labeling.

HB1209 aims to protect public health by restricting the sale of sodium nitrite, a substance that can be lethal if ingested. The bill mandates that only verified commercial businesses can purchase sodium nitrite, requiring them to provide their employer identification number. It also requires that all sodium nitrite products be prominently labeled with a warning about the dangers of ingestion. Violations of these provisions can result in civil penalties. The bill is intended to reduce suicides and suicide attempts by limiting access to sodium nitrite.