1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to commerce; protecting the health of children; prohibiting formaldehyde 
1.3 	in products for children;proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, 
1.4 	chapter 325F.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. [325F.174] DEFINITIONS.
1.7 	(a) For the purposes of sections 325F.174 to 325F.176, the following terms have 
1.8 	the meanings given them.
1.9 	(b) "Child" means a person under 12 years of age.
1.10 	(c) "Children's product" means a consumer product intended for use by a child, such 
1.11 	as baby products, toys, car seats, crib sheets, personal care products, and clothing.

1.12 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment. 

1.13 	Sec. 2. [325F.175] FORMALDEHYDE IN CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.
1.14 	By January 1, 2013, no manufacturer may sell or offer for sale in this state a 
1.15 	children's product that contains formaldehyde.

1.16 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment. 

1.17 	Sec. 3. [325F.176] REPLACEMENT CHEMICALS.
1.18 	A manufacturer shall not replace formaldehyde as a result of the prohibitions in 
1.19 	section 325F.175 with a chemical that has been identified as a priority chemical under 
1.20 	section 116.9403.

1.21 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.