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1 May 2018 – – – Hawaii Sunscreen Legislation Passes Senate and House

 
THE HAWAII SENATE AND HOUSE TODAY PASSED SB2571 SD2 HD2 CD1 – – – THIS IMPORTANT AND LANDMARK ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION WILL NOW GO TO GOVERNOR IGE FOR SIGNATURE!!!
 
SB2571 SD2 HD2 CD1
Measure Title: RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION.
Report Title: Environment; Water Pollution; Sunscreen; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate; Sale; Distribution; Prohibition
Description: Beginning January 1, 2021, bans the sale, offer of sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone or octinoxate, or both, without a prescription issued by a licensed healthcare provider to preserve marine ecosystems. (CD1)