SB 3112

Abstract

Creates the Safe Bottled Water Act and amends the State Finance Act. Requires that water-bottling plant and private water source operators obtain a license from the Department of Public Health, and imposes a license fee of $150. Imposes an additional fee of $50 for late submission of applications for licensure. Imposes like fees for the registration of out-of-state water-bottling plants. Prescribes minimum standards for various activities in connection with bottled water or vended water. Preempts the exercise of home rule powers in connection with the licensing of activities relating to bottled water. Authorizes the Department to conduct inspections and undertake other activities in connection with administering the Act, and makes it a Class A misdemeanor to interfere with a representative of the Department who is conducting an inspection or other authorized activity. Makes other violations of the Act a petty offense. Creates the Safe Bottled Water Fund, to consist of moneys paid to the Department of Public Health under the Safe Bottled Water Act and to be used by the Department for administering the Act. Effective January 1, 2005.