(a) For the purposes of this section, “reusable food or beverage container” means a receptacle for storing food or beverages, including, but not limited to, baby bottles, spill-proof cups, sports bottles and thermoses, and excluding food or beverage containers intended for disposal after initial use and any bottle that is part of a water cooler system.
(b) On and after October 1, 2011, no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale or distribute in this state any reusable food or beverage container containing bisphenol-A.
(c) The provisions of this section may be enforced, within available appropriations, by the Commissioner of Consumer Protection.
(P.A. 09-103, S. 1; P.A. 11-59, S. 15.)
History: P.A. 09-103 effective October 1, 2011; P.A. 11-59 amended Subsec. (a) by redefining “reusable food or beverage container” to exclude any bottle that is part of a water cooler system.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 21a - Consumer Protection
Chapter 416 - Department of Consumer Protection
Section 21a-1c. - Appointment of director.
Section 21a-3. (Formerly Sec. 19-171c). - Division of Consumer Education.
Section 21a-5. (Formerly Sec. 19-171d). - Federal funds, separate account authorized.
Section 21a-8a. - Consumer protection enforcement account.
Section 21a-10a. - Retirement status license.
Section 21a-11. (Formerly Sec. 19-171). - Powers and duties of commissioner.
Section 21a-12a. - Training and education program on playground safety. Regulations.
Section 21a-12d. - Children's jewelry containing cadmium: Prohibition; enforcement.
Section 21a-12e. - Thermal receipt paper containing bisphenol-A: Prohibition; enforcement.