Legislation

§ 399-aaaaaa. Diaper labeling. 1. For purposes of this section:

(a) "ingredient" shall mean an intentionally added substance present
in a diaper;

(b) "diaper" shall mean a type of garment or product inserted into a
garment for the purpose of absorbing waste products to prevent soiling
of outer clothing or the external environment without the use of a
toilet. These products may be either disposable or reusable.

2. No later than twelve months after the effective date of this
section, each package or box containing diapers sold in this state shall
contain a plain and conspicuous printed list of all ingredients which
shall be listed in order of predominance. Such list shall either be
printed on the package or affixed thereto.

3. The requirements of this section shall apply in addition to any
other labeling requirements established pursuant to any other provision
of law.

4. Whenever a violation of this section has occurred, a civil penalty
of one percent of the manufacturer's total annual in-state sales not to
exceed one thousand dollars per package or box shall be imposed on the
manufacturer.