HB949:

Pavement sealants; sealants containing coal tar prohibited.

Bill Summary:

Pavement sealants containing coal tar prohibited.
Prohibits the sale and distribution of any pavement sealant that
contains coal tar on or after July 1, 2022, except that a retailer
may continue to sell any existing inventory that remains in stock
on that date. The bill prohibits the use of such sealants beginning
July 1, 2023. The bill subjects any person who violates either prohibition
to a civil penalty of $250, to be paid into the Virginia Environmental
Emergency Response Fund.

Bill Patron: Tran

Last Action(s):
(House) Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources February 15, 2022

Bill Status: