If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new provision that prohibits the addition of fluoride to public water systems. Specifically, it would require the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to enforce this prohibition, which would apply to any person or political subdivision within the state. The bill defines "fluoride" to include any chemical compound containing the fluoride ion, such as fluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride.

Additionally, the bill updates existing language regarding project costs related to water system modifications, changing the threshold for certain project costs from "twelve thousand five hundred dollars" to "$12,500" and adjusting the upper limit from "fifty thousand dollars" to "$50,000." It also makes minor technical changes to existing provisions, ensuring clarity and consistency in the language of the law. Overall, the bill aims to enhance public health protections by eliminating fluoride from drinking water supplies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 49-353