Florida Preemption Bill Poised To Undo Key West Sunscreen Ban

 
• By Ryan Nelson

Headed for its second reading in the Florida House after its counterpart passed the Senate on 29 January, HB 113 would expressly preempt local regulation of OTC drugs and cosmetics. According to House analysis documents, “This nullifies the current City of Key West ordinance” banning the sale of sunscreens containing reputed coral-killing UV filters.

Woman apply Sun cream on tanned back. Skin and Body Care. Sun protection. Portrait of Female in Bikini applying moisturizing sunscreen lotion and Sunblock. Girl Holding Suntan Lotion. - Image

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