Discharge and Use

Beginning on January 1, 2022, manufacturers of AFFF are prohibited from selling or distributing AFFF.  Discharges or uses of AFFF for training purposes are also prohibited.

Reporting

Entities who use AFFF shall report their use to the State Fire Marshal within five business days of the use, including the identity of the AFFF, the quantity used, the total PFAS concentration, the application for which the AFFF was used, and the duration of the fire.

Notification

On or before July 1, 2021, a manufacturer of AFFF shall notify, in writing, persons that sell the manufacturer’s products in the state.  For products sold after July 1, 2021, a manufacturer shall provide that notification on or before December 31, 2021.

Personal Protective Equipment - PPE

Beginning on January 1, 2022, a person, including a manufacturer, that sells PPE must provide a written notice to the purchaser at the time of sale if the PPE contains PFAS substances.

Regulatory Status

Enacted

Legislative Reference

SC SB 1044

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB1044