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San Francisco Resurrects Phone Radiation Bill

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Jul 21, 2011, 11:41 AM   by Eric M. Zeman

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently approved a modified version of a bill originally proposed in 2010 that would have required cell phone retail stores to post information regarding handsets' specific absorption rate (SAR). The city was sued by the CTIA Wireless Association over the 2010 bill, which it said would lead to consumer confusion. The CTIA also pointed out that all phones for sale in the U.S. have been declared safe by the Federal Communications Commission. San Francisco eventually shelved the legislation. The new version of the bill deletes the requirement that retailers display SAR data next to phones, and instead requires them to post information about the risks of cellular radiation and what steps cell phone users can take to reduce their exposure to it. The CTIA has yet to comment on this latest version of the legislation. The bill still needs to be signed by the major of San Francisco before it can become law.

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netboy

Jul 21, 2011, 3:28 PM

only in san francisco!

will car manufactures require to post warning "do not drive into a tree" or "do not drive into the ocean"?
no but if your car caused cancer they might be required to warn you of that. 😉
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crood

Jul 21, 2011, 2:34 PM

This Is What They Should Post:

"The new version of the bill deletes the requirement that retailers display SAR data next to phones, and instead requires them to post information about the risks of cellular radiation and what steps cell phone users can take to reduce their exposure to it."

Therefore, they should post the following:

"There is no conclusive evidence that there are any risks related to cellular radiation. To reduce exposure, turn off your phone."
They should include a roll of aluminum foil with each cell phone purchase so you can make your protective headgear!
Red_Minx

Jul 21, 2011, 12:39 PM

omg!!

All this time I thought I was just slow!! Now I know my brain is rotting from the inside!! Curse those cellphones and their convenience!!! Now off to play Angry Birds! 🤣
I guess this explains why some of our customers are like that.
 
 
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