Senate Bill S7123A

2009-2010 Legislative Session

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products and toys containing bisphenol A

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Date of Action	Assembly Actions - Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE
Mar 22, 2010	print number 7123a
Mar 22, 2010	amend and recommit to environmental conservation
Mar 15, 2010	referred to environmental conservation

Bill Amendments

2009-S7123 - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Environmental Conservation
Law Section:: Environmental Conservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add Art 37 Title 5 §§37-0501 - 37-0513, amd §71-3703, En Con L

2009-S7123 - Summary

Enacts the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of child care products and toys containing bisphenol A; prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of beverage and food containers containing bisphenol A; requires product labeling.

2009-S7123 - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S7123

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
enacting the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"

 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
This bill will prohibit the sale of certain products containing
bisphenol-A.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
This bill would prohibit the sale of.  any toy, child care product or
beverage container containing bisphenal-A intended for use by a child
under the age of three. The prohibition on the presence of bisphenol A
in child care products such as baby bottles and cups would begin
December 1, 2010, toys would begin December 1, 2011 and food/beverage
containers would begin December 1, 2012. The Commissioner of the
Department of Environmental Conservation would be authorized to
provide waivers for one year.

This bill would also preempt municipalities from adopting local laws
to regulate bisphenol-A in products for children three and under.

 EFFECTS OF PRESENT LAW WHICH THIS BILL WOULD ALTER :
This bill adds a new Title 5 to Article 37 of the Environmental
Conservation Law.

 JUSTIFICATION :
Bisphenol A (BPA), a principle component in the production of
polycarbonate rigid plastic and epoxy resins, is used in many food and
drink packaging applications, as well as products intended for use by
young children. The resins are commonly used as lacquers to coat metal
products, such as food cans, bottle tops, jar lids and infant formula
containers. The resins are also used to line aseptic packages such as
juice boxes. The chemical bond between BPA molecules is unstable and
can be disrupted by heat, acidic reactions and other conditions that
can release BPA into the food or beverages within the containers.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease control, ninety-three
percent of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies.
Research studies have found that babies have higher levels of BPA in
their bodies than do adults because of greater exposure and reduced
capacity to metabolize BPA.

BPA is a known estrogen-mimicking endocrine disruptor chemical.
Endocrine disruption has been linked to a greater number of common
ailments; including heart disease, immune system disruption, brain
deterioration, type-2 diabetes, cancer and obesity. Research has shown
that BPA can alter the expression of several hundred genes with
effects varying among specific tissues and timing of exposure.
Pre-natal and neonatal exposure to BPA has been linked to altered DNA
function and genetic expression, male reproductive disorders and
lowered sperm counts, insulin resistance, early puberty, and changes
in prostate and mammary gland development, leading to potential
greater susceptibility to breast cancer and other cancer later in
life. In 2008, thirty eight of the world's leading scientific experts
on BPA, who reviewed over 700 publish studies, released a consensus
statement warning of the adverse health effects of BPA exposure,
concluding that the average levels of BPA in people are above those
that cause harm in animals in laboratory experiments.

This bill will significantly reduce the risk posed to children by this
chemical. Canada has announced that it is proposing a ban on
polycarbonate baby bottles and strict limits on BPA in infant formula
cans. In addition, some manufacturers and retailers have already
announced that they will be phasing out the use of BPA in baby
bottles, sippy cups and pacifiers. One BPA manufacturer has announced
that its customers must guarantee that they will not use BPA in food
and water containers for children under 3 years of age.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
This is a new bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS :
None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect immediately.

2009-S7123 - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  7123

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             March 15, 2010
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  ALESI  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation

AN ACT to amend the  environmental  conservation  law,  in  relation  to
  enacting the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1.  Legislative intent.   The legislature  hereby  finds  that
bisphenol A (BPA), a principal component in the production of polycarbo-
nate  rigid  plastic, is used in many products intended for use by young
children.
  According to  the  U.S.  Centers  for  Disease  Control,  ninety-three
percent  of  Americans  have  detectable  levels of bisphenol A in their
bodies.  Research studies have found that babies and toddlers have high-
er levels of bisphenol A in their  bodies  than  do  adults  because  of
greater exposure and reduced capacity to metabolize bisphenol A.
  Bisphenol  A  is a known estrogen-mimicking endocrine disruptor chemi-
cal.  Endocrine disruption has been linked to a greater number of common
ailments, including heart disease, immune system disruption, brain dete-
rioration, type-2 diabetes, cancer and obesity.
  The state of New York must act to significantly reduce the  harm  from
bisphenol  A, particularly for infants and children, the most vulnerable
within our population.
  S 2. Article 37 of the environmental conservation law  is  amended  by
adding a new title 5 to read as follows:
                                 TITLE 5
                               BISPHENOL A
SECTION 37-0501. SHORT TITLE.
        37-0503. DEFINITIONS.
        37-0505. TOYS AND CHILD CARE PRODUCTS.
        37-0507. WAIVERS.
        37-0509. PRODUCT LABELING.
        37-0511. PREEMPTION.
        37-0513. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
S 37-0501. SHORT TITLE.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                           LBD10403-24-0

S. 7123                             2

  THIS  TITLE  SHALL  BE KNOWN AND MAY BE CITED AS THE "BISPHENOL A-FREE
CHILDREN AND BABIES ACT".
S 37-0503. DEFINITIONS.
  AS USED IN THIS TITLE:
  1. "CHILD CARE PRODUCT" MEANS ALL PRODUCTS DESIGNED OR INTENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER FOR CHILD CARE, INCLUDING, BABY BOTTLES, BABY BOTTLE LINERS
AND  CUPS,  INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIPPY CUPS, PACIFIERS AND OTHER
PRODUCTS TO HELP WITH SUCKING OR TEETHING, TO FACILITATE SLEEP OR RELAX-
ATION, OR THE FEEDING OF CHILDREN.
  2. "TOY" MEANS ALL PRODUCTS DESIGNED OR INTENDED BY  THE  MANUFACTURER
TO BE USED FOR PLAY BY CHILDREN THREE YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER.
S 37-0505. TOYS AND CHILD CARE PRODUCTS.
  1.  BEGINNING DECEMBER FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TEN, NO PERSON, FIRM, PART-
NERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY  COMPANY  OR  CORPORATION  SHALL
SELL  OR  OFFER  FOR  SALE  ANY CHILD CARE PRODUCT INTENDED FOR USE BY A
CHILD THREE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER CONTAINING BISPHENOL A.
  2. BEGINNING DECEMBER FIRST, TWO THOUSAND  ELEVEN,  NO  PERSON,  FIRM,
PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR CORPORATION SHALL
SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE ANY TOY CONTAINING BISPHENOL A.
  3.  BEGINNING  DECEMBER  FIRST,  TWO THOUSAND TWELVE, NO PERSON, FIRM,
PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR CORPORATION SHALL
SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE ANY LIQUID, FOOD OR BEVERAGE IN  A  CAN,  JAR  OR
OTHER  CONTAINER  CONTAINING BISPHENOL A IF THE LIQUID, FOOD OR BEVERAGE
IS DESIGNED OR INTENDED PRIMARILY FOR CONSUMPTION BY INFANTS OR CHILDREN
THREE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER.
  4. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL  NOT  APPLY  TO  THE  SALE  OR
DISTRIBUTION  OF  TOYS  OR  CHILD  CARE  PRODUCTS  RESOLD OR OFFERED FOR
RESALE, OR DISTRIBUTED BY CONSUMERS FOR CONSUMER USE.
S 37-0507. WAIVERS.
  A MANUFACTURER OF LIQUID, FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS REGULATED BY  THIS
TITLE,  MAY  APPLY  TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR A WAIVER FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS TITLE IF  THE  MANUFACTURER  CAN  DEMONSTRATE  THAT
THERE  ARE  NO AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES TO BISPHENOL A.  AFTER SUCH WAIVER
PERIOD, THE MANUFACTURER MAY AGAIN APPLY FOR A WAIVER.
S 37-0509. PRODUCT LABELING.
  THE COMMISSIONER MAY AUTHORIZE PRODUCT LABELING OF  PRODUCTS  THAT  DO
NOT  CONTAIN  BISPHENOL  A.   THE LABEL ON SUCH PRODUCTS MAY PROMINENTLY
STATE "BISPHENOL A FREE" OR "BPA-FREE"  TO  INFORM  CONSUMERS  THAT  THE
PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CHEMICAL BISPHENOL A.
S 37-0511. PREEMPTION.
  JURISDICTION  IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO BISPHENOL A WHICH ARE REGU-
LATED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE SHALL  BE  VESTED  EXCLU-
SIVELY IN THE STATE. ANY PROVISION OF ANY LOCAL LAW OR ORDINANCE, OR ANY
RULE OR REGULATION PROMULGATED PURSUANT THERETO, RELATING TO BISPHENOL A
SHALL BE PREEMPTED.
S 37-0513. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
  THE  DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS
AS IT SHALL DEEM NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE.
  S 3. Section 71-3703 of the environmental conservation law, as amended
by chapter 671 of the laws of 1986, is amended to read as follows:
S 71-3703. Enforcement of article 37.
  1. Any person who violates any of the provisions of, or who  fails  to
perform  any  duty  imposed by section 37-0107 or any rule or regulation
promulgated pursuant hereto, shall be liable for a civil penalty not  to
exceed  two thousand five hundred dollars for each such violation and an
additional penalty of not more than five hundred dollars  for  each  day

S. 7123                             3

during  which  such  violation continues, and, in addition thereto, such
person may be enjoined from continuing such violation.
  2.  ANY  PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF, OR WHO FAILS TO
PERFORM ANY DUTY IMPOSED BY SECTION 37-0505 OR ANY  RULE  OR  REGULATION
PROMULGATED  PURSUANT HERETO, SHALL BE LIABLE FOR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH DAY  DURING  WHICH  SUCH  VIOLATION
CONTINUES,  AND  IN  ADDITION  THERETO, SUCH PERSON MAY BE ENJOINED FROM
CONTINUING SUCH VIOLATION. SUCH PERSON SHALL FOR A SECOND  VIOLATION  BE
LIABLE  TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE FOR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EACH DAY DURING WHICH  SUCH  VIOLATION
CONTINUES.
  S 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

co-Sponsors

2009-S7123A (ACTIVE) - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Environmental Conservation
Law Section:: Environmental Conservation Law
Laws Affected:: Add Art 37 Title 5 §§37-0501 - 37-0513, amd §71-3703, En Con L

2009-S7123A (ACTIVE) - Summary

2009-S7123A (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S7123A

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to
enacting the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"


 PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL :
This bill will prohibit the sale of certain products containing
bisphenol-A.

 SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS :
This bill would prohibit the sale of any toy, child care product or
beverage container containing bisphenal-A intended for use by a child
under the age of three. The prohibition on the presence of bisphenol A
in child care products such as baby bottles and cups would begin June
1, 2012, toys would begin June 1, 2012 and food/beverage containers
would begin June 1, 2013. The Commissioner of the Department of
Environmental Conservation would be authorized to provide waivers for
one year.

This bill would also preempt municipalities from adopting local laws
to regulate bisphenol-A in products for children three and under.

 EFFECTS OF PRESENT LAW WHICH THIS BILL WOULD ALTER :
This bill adds a new Title 5 to Article 37 of the Environmental

conservation Law.

 JUSTIFICATION :
Bisphenol A (BPA), a principle  component in the production of
polycarbonate rigid plastic and epoxy resins, is used in many food and
drink packaging applications, as well as products intended for use by
young children. The resins are commonly used as lacquers to coat metal
products. such as food cans, bottle tops, jar lids and infant formula
containers. The resins are also used to line aseptic packages such as
juice boxes. The chemical bond between BPA molecules is unstable and
can be disrupted by heat, acidic reactions and other conditions that
can release BPA into the food or beverages within the containers.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, ninety-three
percent of Americans have detectable levels of BPA in their bodies.
Research studies have found that babies have higher levels of BPA in
their bodies than do adults because of greater exposure and reduced
capacity to metabolize BPA.

BPA is a known estrogen-mimicking endocrine disruptor chemical. Endoc-
rine disruption has been linked to a greater number of common
ailments; including heart disease, immune system disruption, brain
deterioration, type-2 diabetes, cancer and obesity. Research has shown
that BPA can alter the expression of several hundred genes with
effects varying among specific tissues and timing of exposure.
Pre-natal and neonatal exposure to BPA has been linked to altered DNA
function and genetic expression, male reproductive disorders and
lowered sperm counts, insulin resistance, early puberty, and changes
in prostate and mammary gland development, leading to potential
greater susceptibility to breast cancer and other cancer later in
life. In 2008, thirty eight of the world's leading scientific experts
on BPA, who reviewed over 700 publish studies, released a consensus
statement warning of the adverse health effects of BPA exposure,
concluding that the average levels of BPA in people are above those
that cause harm in animals in laboratory experiments.

This bill will significantly reduce the risk posed to children by this
chemical. Canada has announced that it is proposing a ban on
polycarbonate baby bottles and strict limits on BPA in infant formula
cans. In addition, some manufacturers and retailers have already
announced that they will be phasing out the use of BPA in baby
bottles, sippy cups and pacifiers. One BPA manufacturer has announced
that its customers must guarantee that they will not use BPA in food
and water containers for children under 3 years of age.

 PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
This is a new bill.

 FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS :
None.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
This act shall take effect immediately.

2009-S7123A (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                 7123--A

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             March 15, 2010
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sen.  ALESI  -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
  printed to be committed to the Committee on Environmental Conservation
  -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered  reprinted  as  amended
  and recommitted to said committee

AN  ACT  to  amend  the  environmental  conservation law, in relation to
  enacting the "bisphenol A-free children and babies act"

  THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND  ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section  1.    Legislative intent.   The legislature hereby finds that
bisphenol A (BPA), a principal component in the production of polycarbo-
nate rigid plastic, is used in many products intended for use  by  young
children.
  According  to  the  U.S.  Centers  for  Disease  Control, ninety-three
percent of Americans have detectable levels  of  bisphenol  A  in  their
bodies.  Research studies have found that babies and toddlers have high-
er  levels  of  bisphenol  A  in  their bodies than do adults because of
greater exposure and reduced capacity to metabolize bisphenol A.
  Bisphenol A is a known estrogen-mimicking endocrine  disruptor  chemi-
cal.  Endocrine disruption has been linked to a greater number of common
ailments, including heart disease, immune system disruption, brain dete-
rioration, type-2 diabetes, cancer and obesity.
  The  state  of New York must act to significantly reduce the harm from
bisphenol A, particularly for infants and children, the most  vulnerable
within our population.
  S  2.  Article  37 of the environmental conservation law is amended by
adding a new title 5 to read as follows:
                                 TITLE 5
                               BISPHENOL A
SECTION 37-0501. SHORT TITLE.
        37-0503. DEFINITIONS.
        37-0505. TOYS AND CHILD CARE PRODUCTS.
        37-0507. WAIVERS.
        37-0509. PRODUCT LABELING.
        37-0511. PREEMPTION.

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                           LBD10403-25-0

S. 7123--A                          2

        37-0513. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
S 37-0501. SHORT TITLE.
  THIS  TITLE  SHALL  BE KNOWN AND MAY BE CITED AS THE "BISPHENOL A-FREE
CHILDREN AND BABIES ACT".
S 37-0503. DEFINITIONS.
  AS USED IN THIS TITLE:
  1. "CHILD CARE PRODUCT" MEANS ALL PRODUCTS DESIGNED OR INTENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER FOR CHILD CARE, INCLUDING, BABY BOTTLES, BABY BOTTLE LINERS
AND CUPS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIPPY CUPS, PACIFIERS  AND  OTHER
PRODUCTS TO HELP WITH SUCKING OR TEETHING, TO FACILITATE SLEEP OR RELAX-
ATION, OR THE FEEDING OF CHILDREN.
  2.  "TOY"  MEANS ALL PRODUCTS DESIGNED OR INTENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER
TO BE USED FOR PLAY BY CHILDREN THREE YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER.
S 37-0505. TOYS AND CHILD CARE PRODUCTS.
  1. BEGINNING JUNE FIRST, TWO THOUSAND ELEVEN, NO PERSON,  FIRM,  PART-
NERSHIP,  ASSOCIATION,  LIMITED  LIABILITY  COMPANY OR CORPORATION SHALL
SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE ANY CHILD CARE PRODUCT  INTENDED  FOR  USE  BY  A
CHILD THREE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER CONTAINING BISPHENOL A.
  2.  BEGINNING  JUNE FIRST, TWO THOUSAND TWELVE, NO PERSON, FIRM, PART-
NERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, LIMITED LIABILITY  COMPANY  OR  CORPORATION  SHALL
SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE ANY TOY CONTAINING BISPHENOL A.
  3. BEGINNING JUNE FIRST, TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN, NO PERSON, FIRM, PART-
NERSHIP,  ASSOCIATION,  LIMITED  LIABILITY  COMPANY OR CORPORATION SHALL
SELL OR OFFER FOR SALE ANY LIQUID, FOOD OR BEVERAGE IN  A  CAN,  JAR  OR
OTHER  CONTAINER  CONTAINING BISPHENOL A IF THE LIQUID, FOOD OR BEVERAGE
IS DESIGNED OR INTENDED PRIMARILY FOR CONSUMPTION BY INFANTS OR CHILDREN
THREE YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER.
  4. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL  NOT  APPLY  TO  THE  SALE  OR
DISTRIBUTION  OF  TOYS  OR  CHILD  CARE  PRODUCTS  RESOLD OR OFFERED FOR
RESALE, OR DISTRIBUTED BY CONSUMERS FOR CONSUMER USE.
S 37-0507. WAIVERS.
  A MANUFACTURER OF LIQUID, FOOD OR BEVERAGE PRODUCTS REGULATED BY  THIS
TITLE,  MAY  APPLY  TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR A WAIVER FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS TITLE IF  THE  MANUFACTURER  CAN  DEMONSTRATE  THAT
THERE  ARE  NO AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES TO BISPHENOL A.  AFTER SUCH WAIVER
PERIOD, THE MANUFACTURER MAY AGAIN APPLY FOR A WAIVER.
S 37-0509. PRODUCT LABELING.
  THE COMMISSIONER MAY AUTHORIZE PRODUCT LABELING OF  PRODUCTS  THAT  DO
NOT  CONTAIN  BISPHENOL  A.   THE LABEL ON SUCH PRODUCTS MAY PROMINENTLY
STATE "BISPHENOL A FREE" OR "BPA-FREE"  TO  INFORM  CONSUMERS  THAT  THE
PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE CHEMICAL BISPHENOL A.
S 37-0511. PREEMPTION.
  JURISDICTION  IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO BISPHENOL A WHICH ARE REGU-
LATED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE SHALL  BE  VESTED  EXCLU-
SIVELY IN THE STATE. ANY PROVISION OF ANY LOCAL LAW OR ORDINANCE, OR ANY
RULE OR REGULATION PROMULGATED PURSUANT THERETO, RELATING TO BISPHENOL A
SHALL BE PREEMPTED.
S 37-0513. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
  THE  DEPARTMENT IS AUTHORIZED TO PROMULGATE SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS
AS IT SHALL DEEM NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE.
  S 3. Section 71-3703 of the environmental conservation law, as amended
by chapter 671 of the laws of 1986, is amended to read as follows:
S 71-3703. Enforcement of article 37.
  1. Any person who violates any of the provisions of, or who  fails  to
perform  any  duty  imposed by section 37-0107 or any rule or regulation
promulgated pursuant hereto, shall be liable for a civil penalty not  to

S. 7123--A                          3

exceed  two thousand five hundred dollars for each such violation and an
additional penalty of not more than five hundred dollars  for  each  day
during  which  such  violation continues, and, in addition thereto, such
person may be enjoined from continuing such violation.
  2.  ANY  PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF, OR WHO FAILS TO
PERFORM ANY DUTY IMPOSED BY SECTION 37-0505 OR ANY  RULE  OR  REGULATION
PROMULGATED  PURSUANT HERETO, SHALL BE LIABLE FOR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH DAY  DURING  WHICH  SUCH  VIOLATION
CONTINUES,  AND  IN  ADDITION  THERETO, SUCH PERSON MAY BE ENJOINED FROM
CONTINUING SUCH VIOLATION. SUCH PERSON SHALL FOR A SECOND  VIOLATION  BE
LIABLE  TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE FOR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR EACH DAY DURING WHICH  SUCH  VIOLATION
CONTINUES.
  S 4. This act shall take effect immediately.

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