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DECEMBER 24, 2007

Getting the lead out for Christmas

State Sen. Charlie Justice, D-St. Petersburg, and Rep. Darren Soto, D-Orlando, have introduced the Florida Toy Safety Act, which would force retailers to identify products not meeting federal safety standards.

“As a parent, it is my right to know if what I am purchasing for my three year old is potentially hazardous,” Justice said in a release. “Florida is a gateway for international trade and we should be leading the way on regulations that increase product safety and consumer confidence. I want to be able to tell my constituents that the products they buy won’t harm their children. Right now, that just isn’t possible.”

The legislation is not yet online.

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