SECTION 1. Chapter 94 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following new subsection:
FLOOR FINISHING PRODUCTS
Section 288A
Sections 288A – 288B apply to the sale or for use, and use of flammable and combustible floor finishing products.
Section 288B Definitions
Floor Finishing Product. Any liquid or mixture used for any floor finishing operation, or formulated, marketed or otherwise intended for such use, including but not limited to any paint, varnish, lacquer, stain, or wax.
Floor Finishing Operation. The sanding of and application of any penetrating sealant or liquid coating that forms a hardened film to the surface of a wood floor, thereby altering the wood surface
Section 288C General Prohibitions.
It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale in Massachusetts any flammable floor finishing product with a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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