The bill amends sections 3713.01 and 3713.02 of the Revised Code to enhance health and safety requirements for stuffed toys and articles of bedding. Key definitions are updated, including the clarification that "secondhand" does not include reclaimed or recycled materials. New definitions for "reclaimed material" and "recycled material" are introduced, which specify the criteria for materials that can be reused in the manufacturing of stuffed toys. Additionally, the bill establishes that manufacturers of stuffed toys can request a variance from certain requirements if strict adherence is deemed unnecessary for public health and safety.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the registration requirements for individuals or entities involved in the import, manufacture, renovation, or sale of stuffed toys and bedding. It prohibits the sale of unregistered or falsely labeled items and mandates that secondhand articles must be sanitized before sale. The bill also empowers the Department of Commerce to update the labeling requirements for stuffed toys in the Ohio Administrative Code, ensuring compliance with the new regulations. Overall, the amendments aim to improve consumer safety and product standards in the stuffed toy industry.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3713.01, 3713.02