Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 446m - Mercury Reduction and Education
Section 22a-612. - Legislative finding regarding mercury.

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

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-616. - Ban on sale or distribution of mercury-added novelties, mercury fever thermometers, mercury dairy manometers and mercury button cell batteries. Restriction on use of mercury amalgam.

Section 22a-617. - Restriction on sale or distribution of mercury-added products. Working group on regulation of certain mercury-added products.

Section 22a-618. - Exemptions from restrictions on sale or distribution of mercury-added products.

Section 22a-619. - Labeling requirements. Advisement re mercury. Exceptions. Alternatives. Lamps containing mercury.

Section 22a-620. - Plan for collection of mercury-added products. Report on collection system. Exemptions.

Section 22a-621. - Restrictions on sale or distribution of elemental mercury.

Section 22a-622. - Restrictions on sale or distribution of elemental mercury to a dental practitioner.

Section 22a-623. - Exemptions for mercury-added products with certain manufacture dates.

Section 22a-624. - Public education program.

Section 22a-625. - Exemption for pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical products, biological products and substances sold without a prescription.

Section 22a-625a. - Mercury thermostat collection and recycling programs established by manufacturers.

Section 22a-626. - Orders to correct or abate violations.

Section 22a-627. - Action in the superior court.

Section 22a-628. - Criminal negligence. False statement, representation or certification. Knowing violation. Penalties.