The General Assembly finds that mercury is a persistent and toxic pollutant that bioaccumulates in the environment, and that in order to create and maintain a healthful environment and protect public health, the virtual elimination of the discharge of anthropogenic mercury should be pursued.
(P.A. 02-90, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 02-90 effective July 1, 2002.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 22a - Environmental Protection
Chapter 446m - Mercury Reduction and Education
Section 22a-612. - Legislative finding regarding mercury.
Section 22a-613. - Definitions.
Section 22a-614. - Multistate clearinghouse.
Section 22a-615. - Notification.
Section 22a-618. - Exemptions from restrictions on sale or distribution of mercury-added products.
Section 22a-621. - Restrictions on sale or distribution of elemental mercury.
Section 22a-623. - Exemptions for mercury-added products with certain manufacture dates.
Section 22a-624. - Public education program.
Section 22a-626. - Orders to correct or abate violations.