Section 46-29-1. – Short title.

§ 46-29-1. Short title. This chapter shall be referred to as the “Phosphate Reduction Act of 1995”. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 216, § 1.

Section 46-29-2. – Legislative findings, intent, and objectives.

§ 46-29-2. Legislative findings, intent, and objectives. The general assembly hereby recognizes and declares that: (1) Whereas, excess nutrients, especially phosphorus, from municipal wastewater treatment plants, septic tanks, urban and agricultural losses may cause eutrophication resulting in algae blooms and low dissolved oxygen; and (2) Whereas, requiring the use of phosphate-free laundry detergents will reduce […]

Section 46-29-3. – Certain cleaning agents containing phosphorus prohibited.

§ 46-29-3. Certain cleaning agents containing phosphorus prohibited. (a) No person may manufacture, store, sell, use, or distribute for sale or use any cleaning agent containing phosphorus in the State, except as otherwise provided in this section. (b) As used in this section, “cleaning agent” means a laundry detergent, dishwashing compound, household cleaner, metal cleaner […]

Section 46-29-4. – Right of appeal.

§ 46-29-4. Right of appeal. Any person aggrieved by any determination made by the director pursuant to this chapter may seek review of that determination before the administrative adjudication division of the department pursuant to Chapters 35 and 17.7 of title 42. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 216, § 1.

Section 46-29-5. – Construction of chapter.

§ 46-29-5. Construction of chapter. This chapter shall be construed liberally in aid of its declared purpose, which purpose is the reduction of phosphorus entering the waters of the state. History of Section.P.L. 1995, ch. 216, § 1.

Section 46-29-6. – Severability.

§ 46-29-6. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation made thereunder, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, or regulation and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall […]