§ 22 §1316-A — Restrictions on lead-containing children's products

1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Restriction.
Beginning July 1, 2009, a person may not manufacture, or knowingly sell, distribute or offer for sale or distribution, a lead-containing children's product except as provided in subsection 3.
3.
Exception.
The restrictions imposed in subsection 2 do not apply to consumer electronic products in which the lead-containing component is inaccessible to children, including but not limited to electronic toys, personal computers, audio and video equipment, calculators, wireless telephones, game consoles, hand-held electronic and electrical devices that incorporate a video screen used to access interactive software, and their related devices and products that comply with the provisions of directive 2002/95/EC of the European Union as adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.
4.
Enforcement.
This section may be enforced in a civil action brought by the Attorney General under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, except that the following provisions apply as penalties for violations of this section.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund.
Penalties collected under this section must be paid to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund established pursuant to section 1322‑E.

Legislative History

PL 2007, c. 604, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 604, §3 (AFF).