Tennessee Antifreeze Haley Ham Law
Tennessee has enacted a new Antifreeze Law, takes effect today January 1, 2010. The new Haley Ham Antifreeze Law requires manufacturers selling antifreeze in the state of Tennessee to add a bitter agent. The antifreeze bitter agent helps to protect children and pets from injesting the sweet smelling and tasting antifreeze. Injesting antifreeze has resulted in over 10,000 animals and 1,400 children being poisoned annually throughout the U.S. Thousands of these cases result in death. The new Tennessee Haley Ham Antifreeze Law will help reduce the numbers of antifreeze poisonings and resulting deaths across Tennessee.
The law was named after Haley Ham, Sevierville Tennessee, who’s two dogs were intentionally poisoned with antifreeze. She reported the incident to legislators, attended committee meetings, spoke with media, and pushed for legislation to protect defenseless animals and children. Manufacturers have been contacted with the expectation of compliance. Violations can result in a Class “C” misdemeanor.
Haley Ham, many Tennesseans Thank You! Your years of dedication have given Tennessee a truly meaningful law with grave impact in protecting defensless children and animals.
We hope seeing other states enacting the Haley Ham Law or similar litigation. For more info visit http://www.TN.gov/agriculture/regulatory/antifreeze.html .
