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Maine PFAS Sales Prohibition for Artificial Turf and Outdoor Apparel Effective January 2029
PFAS MaineMaine Department of Environmental ProtectionMaine, US
Announced
Oct 7, 2025
Effective
Jan 1, 2029
Implementation
Jan 1, 2029
Description
Sales prohibition for artificial turf and outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions takes effect January 1, 2029. Outdoor apparel for severe wet conditions may still be sold if accompanied by disclosure stating 'Made with PFAS chemicals.' This is part of Maine's phased ban on products containing intentionally added PFAS under 38 M.R.S. §1614.
Sources
- OfficialMaine DEP PFAS in products page
Key Findings
Maine PFAS Sales Prohibition for Artificial Turf and Outdoor Apparel Effective January 2029
## [Maine.gov](https://www.maine.gov/) ## [Maine Department of Environmental Protection](/dep/index.html) [Home](../../../../index.html) → [Spills & Site Cleanup](../../../index.html) → [PFOA and PFOS](../index.html) → PFAS in Products ## Menu # PFAS in Products The PFAS in Products Program was initially enacted in [Public Law 2021, c. 477, An Act To Stop Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Pollution](https