This bill mandates that the Pollution Control Agency notify retailers about the illegality of selling skin-lightening products containing mercury, effective after August 1, 2026. Retailers will receive a notice informing them of the legal implications and penalties associated with selling such products.

Additionally, the bill requires businesses that receive this notice to self-certify their compliance by submitting a form prescribed by the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency. Failure to self-certify may result in penalties, including fines, although the specific amount is not detailed in the bill. The proposed new law will be codified in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F.