Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 890 - DESIGNATION OF PFOS AND ITS SALTS AS PRIORITY CHEMICALS
Section 096-890-1 - Applicability
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-890-1
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. This chapter applies to manufacturers or distributors of certain children's products that are for sale in the State of Maine and contain intentionally added amounts of PFOS or its salts.
B. Exemptions.
(1)
Used products. This chapter
does not apply to PFOS and its salts in used products.
(2)
Food and beverage packaging.
A container or packaging for a food or beverage product is exempt from the
requirements of this chapter, unless that product is intentionally marketed or
intended for use by children under three years of age.
(3)
Transportation. The
requirements of this chapter do not apply to motor vehicles as defined in
29-A M.R.S.
§101(42) or watercraft
as defined in
12 M.R.S.
§13001(28) or their
component parts, except that the use of priority chemicals in detachable car
seats is not exempt.
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