§ 23-13.4-3. Manufacturing, processing or distribution.
(a) Effective January 1, 2007, a person may not manufacture, process, or distribute in commerce a product or a flame-retardant part of a product containing more than one-tenth (1/10%) of one percent (1%) of pentaBDE or octaBDE.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to the following:
(1) The sale by a business, charity, or private party of any used product containing PBDE.
(2) The distribution in commerce of original equipment manufacturer replacement service parts manufactured prior to July 14, 2006.
(3) The processing of recycled material containing pentaBDE or octaBDE in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
(4) Use of products containing small quantities of PBDEs that are produced or used or used for scientific research on the health or environmental effects of PBDEs.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 591, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 475, § 45.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-13.4 - Hazardous Chemicals — Contamination of Breast Milk and Environment
Section 23-13.4-1. - Legislative findings.
Section 23-13.4-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-13.4-3. - Manufacturing, processing or distribution.
Section 23-13.4-4. - “DecaBDE” study.
Section 23-13.4-5. - Review of “decaBDE” Study.
Section 23-13.4-6. - Transportation of products containing PBDEs.