North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 15 D cosponsors

HB 501 — Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Manufacture/Use/Sale Ban.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The main changes in HB 501 involve revised language around the imposition of civil penalties related to the use of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in North Carolina. The update clarifies the procedures for notifying individuals or companies assessed a penalty, including how they can contest the penalties or request remission. These modifications matter because they enhance transparency in the penalty process and provide a clearer path for violators to appeal or seek leniency, which can help ensure fairness in enforcement.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 501 Short Title:
501 Apr 8, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40319-CCa-6 Short Title:
Representative Harrison.
Representatives Harrison, Butler, Autry, and Morey (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BAN THE MANUFACTURE, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PFAS AND PFAS-CONTAINING PRODUCTS WITHIN THE STATE IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 12, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO BAN THE MANUFACTURE, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PFAS AND PFAS-CONTAINING PRODUCTS WITHIN THE STATE IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH.
(2) Use any PFAS for the production of any product within theState, or for export from the State, except for products specifically authorized or required to contain PFAS under federal law.
(2) Use anyPFAS for the production of anyproduct within theState, or for export from the State, except for products specifically authorized or required to contain PFAS under federal law.
(3) Process or distribute in commerce any PFAS, or any product containing PFAS, forusewithinthe Stateorforexport from theState, except forproducts specifically authorized or required to contain PFAS under federal law.
(3) Process or distribute in commerce any PFAS, or any product containing PFAS, forusewithinthe Stateorforexportfrom theState, except forproducts specifically authorized or required to contain PFAS under federal law.
(c) In determining the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider the factors set out in G.S.
*H501-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (c) In determining the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider the factors set out in G.S.
143B-282.1 shall apply to civil penalty assessments that are presented to the Commission for final agency decision.
143B-282.1 shall applyto civil penalty assessments that are presented to the Commission for final agency decision.
*DRH40319-CCa-6* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (d) The Secretary shall notify any person assessed a civil penalty for the assessment and the specific reasons therefor by registered or certified mail or by any means authorized by G.S.
(d) The Secretary shall notify any person assessed a civil penalty for the assessment and the specific reasons therefor by registered or certified mail or by any means authorized by G.S.
Remission requestsshallnotbeconsideredunlessmadewithin30daysofreceiptofthenoticeofassessment.
Remission requestsshallnotbeconsideredunlessmadewithin30days ofreceiptofthenoticeofassessment.
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a ban on the manufacture, use, and distribution of PFAS within North Carolina and introduces associated civil penalties for violations.

  • § 143-215.104LL

    Prohibition on manufacture, use, and distribution of PFAS within the State. (a) No person may knowingly do any of the following: (1) Manufacture PFAS for use within the State or manufacture PFAS for export from the State. (2) Use any PFAS for the production of any product within the State, or for export from the State, except for products specifically authorized or required to contain PFAS under federal law. (3) Process or distribute in commerce any PFAS, or any product containing PFAS, for use within the State or for export from the State, except for products specifically authorized or required to contain PFAS under federal law.

    This new section prohibits the manufacture, use, and distribution of PFAS, with specific exceptions, thereby expanding regulations on toxic substances.

  • § 143-215.104MM

    Civil penalties. (a) The Secretary may assess a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) or, if the violation involves a hazardous waste, as defined in G.S. 130A-290, of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) against any person who violates a requirement of this Part. (b) If any action or failure to act for which a penalty may be assessed under subsection (a) of this section is a repeat offense, the Secretary may assess a penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per occurrence. A penalty for multiple occurrences shall not exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) in any month.

    This new section establishes civil penalties for violations of the PFAS ban, creating financial consequences for non-compliance.

  • § 143-215.104MM

    In determining the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider the factors set out in G.S. 143B-282.1(b). The procedures set out in G.S. 143B-282.1 shall apply to civil penalty assessments that are presented to the Commission for final agency decision.

    This ensures that penalty assessments are consistent with existing procedures under the Environmental Management Commission.

  • § 143-215.104MM

    Requests for remission of civil penalties shall be filed with the Secretary. Remission requests shall not be considered unless made within 30 days of receipt of the notice of assessment.

    This establishes a process for requesting remission of civil penalties within a specified time frame.

  • § 143-215.104MM

    If any civil penalty has not been paid within 30 days after notice of assessment has been served on the violator, the Secretary shall request the Attorney General to institute a civil action in the superior court of any county in which the violator resides or the violator's principal place of business is located in order to recover the amount of the assessment.

    This provision creates a process for enforcing the collection of unpaid civil penalties.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 501?
HB 501 is sponsored by R. Smith, K. Smith, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Autry, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Adcock, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Cooper-Suggs, Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Everitt, Farkas, Fisher, Gill, Graham, Harris, Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Hunt, Insko, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lucas, Meyer, Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Terry, Brian Turner (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Eric Ager (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 501?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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