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SB2490
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
2490
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating
to environmental protection
.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION 1.
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Chapter 321, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by adding a new section to part XLVII to be appropriately designated
and to read as follows:
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�321
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Surfboard wax; prohibited items;
penalties.
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(a)
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Beginning January 1, ,
it shall be unlawful to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, distribute for sale,
or distribute for use in the State any surfboard wax to which PFAS chemicals
have been intentionally introduced in any amount.
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(b)
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Any manufacturer, distributor, or seller of
surfboard wax that violates this part or any rule adopted pursuant to this part
shall be subject to an administrative fine not to exceed:
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(1)
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$
for the first violation; and
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(2)
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$
for any subsequent violation.
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SECTION
2
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Section 321-601, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending the definition of "intentionally introduced" to
read as follows:
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"Intentionally
introduced" means deliberately utilized PFAS in the formulation of a
package [
or
]
,
packaging component
, product, or product
component
where the continued presence of the PFAS is desired in the final
package [
or
]
,
packaging component
, product, or product
component
to provide a specific characteristic, appearance, or
quality."
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SECTION 3.
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Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.
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New statutory material is underscored.
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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
PFAS;
Surfboard Wax; Prohibited; Penalties
Description:
Prohibits
the manufacture or sale of surfboard wax that contains perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances.
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