Disposal Ban
- Thermostats, thermometers, switches, relays, lamps, medical or scientific instruments except for lamps by households and up to 15 lamps per month by non households
Labeling
- Thermostats, thermometers, switches, relays, lamps, medical or scientific instruments but must be consistent with other states
Product Ban
- Mercury thermostats as of Jan 1, 2008; mercury switches and relays as of Jan 1, 2008 except for replacements in existing products and those in products refurbished for resale
- Ban applies only if Commissioner determines that comparable non-mercury alternatives are available. Commissioner must conduct an assessment and make this determination beginning in 2008 and upon request afterward, no more than once per year
- Also exempts BC batteries but bans novelty products
Manufacturer Collection/Recycle
Notification
- For all mercury-containing products
Statute
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