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H. 5320
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Joint Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Ott and Cobb-Hunter
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Introduced in the House on March 3, 2020
Currently residing in the House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Summary: Pentachlorophenol
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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3/3/2020 House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 8)
3/3/2020 House Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources
and Environmental Affairs (House Journal-page 8)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO PLACE A MORATORIUM ON THE PRODUCTION OF PENTACHLOROPHENOL.
Whereas, pentachlorophenol is a synthetic substance, made from other chemicals, and does not occur naturally in the environment; and
Whereas, at one time, it was one of the most widely used biocides in the United States; and
Whereas, contact with pentachlorophenol can irritate the skin, eyes, and mouth. If large enough amounts enter the body, heat is produced by the cells in the body, causing an increase in body temperature. The body temperature can increase to dangerous levels, causing injury to various organs and tissues and even death; and
Whereas, given the significant health risk associated with this substance, the members of the General Assembly believe it would be prudent to place a moratorium on the production of pentachlorophenol in South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The production of pentachlorophenol shall be unlawful in this State until July 1, 2021.
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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