THE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986

• 발행기관: 충북대학교 법학연구소
• 저자명: Kenneth Chinn
• 간행물 정보: 『과학기술과 법』제5권 제1호, 185~206쪽, 전체 22쪽
• 주제분류: 법학 > 법학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2014.06.30

영문 초록

In 1986 California voters enacted a ballot initiative called Proposition 65 that sought to warn California residents and consumers of the possible ill effects of toxic chemicals known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. This measure required, among numerous other provisions, that products and business locations containing these chemicals provide a warning to the public. Twenty-eight years later, it is worthwhile to review this initiative to determine how effectively it has protected consumers and whether or not it is a worthwhile approach for other government entities to emulate. Californians are very aware of the effects of Proposition 65, for the required warnings are exceedingly common. Proposition 65 has been a very expensive and largely ineffective means of achieving its goal of protecting the public from toxic chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. California voters, with the best of intentions, passed Proposition 65 and set into motion a cottage industry that has generated millions of dollars in attorney fees for private law firms. It has resulted in little, if any, benefit to the citizens of California. Asia and other parts of the world would do well to consider the advisability of adopting similar legislation with so little benefit to the public.

목차

INTRODUCTION

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

CALIFORNIA'S EXPERIENCE WITH PROPOSITION 65

CONCLUSION

Reference

키워드

Proposition 65 The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act warning signs and labels multiple lawsuits OEHHA-The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment