SB 886

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SB 886 seeks to regulate the production, sale, and application of agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are synthetic chemicals with potential environmental and health impacts. The bill amends the Agriculture Code to classify materials such as biosolids, compost, sewage sludge, and other agricultural products containing PFAS as commercial fertilizers and sets maximum allowable concentration levels for various PFAS chemicals. It mandates monthly independent testing by manufacturers and self-testing prior to distribution, with results published publicly. If PFAS levels exceed the specified limits, manufacturers must dispose of the affected batch as hazardous waste. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for violations, with a first offense classified as a Class A misdemeanor and subsequent offenses as a state jail felony.
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