The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325E.3892, subdivision 1, to eliminate the prohibition against artist paint containing cadmium. It introduces new definitions and clarifications regarding various consumer products, specifically excluding professional artist materials such as oil-based paints, water-based paints, pastels, pigments, ceramic glazes, and markers from the restrictions that apply to children's products. Additionally, the bill specifies that school supplies do not include ink pens and mechanical pencils.

The amendments also include a new definition for "pastels," describing them as crayons made from powdered pigments bonded with gum or resin. The effective date for these changes is set for the day following final enactment. Overall, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines on the use of certain chemicals in consumer products while allowing for the continued use of cadmium in artist paints.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 325E.3892
1st Engrossment: 325E.3892