SB 5282 - DIGEST
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Limits the use of bisphenol A.

Prohibits a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer from manufacturing, knowingly selling, offering for sale, distributing for sale, or distributing for use in this state certain items that contain bisphenol A.

Requires the department of ecology to, in consultation with the department of health, conduct an alternatives assessment for bisphenol A in cans, jars, or other containers that are used to hold liquids, food, or beverages primarily for human consumption and are not prohibited under the act.

Requires a manufacturer of products that are restricted under the act to notify persons that sell the manufacturer's products in this state about the provisions of the act no less than ninety days before the effective date of the restrictions.

Requires a manufacturer that produces, sells, or distributes a product prohibited from manufacture, sale, or distribution in this state under the act to recall the product and reimburse the retailer or any other purchaser for the product.