Public Health - Prohibition on Testing Cosmetics on Animals
What this bill does
Prohibiting a person from conducting or contracting for animal testing in the development of a cosmetic; prohibiting a manufacturer from selling or offering for sale in the State a cosmetic under certain circumstances beginning July 1, 2022; providing that certain provisions of the Act do not apply to certain animal testing; prohibiting a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing provisions of local law relating to animal testing on cosmetics; establishing certain penalties for certain violations of the Act; etc.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness list| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Scaringe, Christina | Animal Defenders International | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Engebretson, Monica | Cruelty Free International | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fullerton, Kimberly | Maryland State Bar Association - Animal Law Section | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Blanchard, Meredith | National Anti-Vivisection Society | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Katrinak, Vicki | The Humane Society of the United States | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Alheri, Onyinye | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Hill, Delegate Hilllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Dickson, Cora | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Friedman, Ella | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hill, Terri | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |