Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 446m - Mercury Reduction and Education
Section 22a-621. - Restrictions on sale or distribution of elemental mercury.

Except as provided in section 22a-622, no person shall offer for sale or distribute for promotional purposes or provide elemental mercury without providing a Material Safety Data Sheet, as defined in 42 USC 11049. On and after July 1, 2003, the seller, distributor or provider shall require the purchaser or recipient at the time of receipt of any elemental mercury to sign a statement that the purchaser or recipient (1) will use the mercury only for medical, research or manufacturing purposes; (2) understands that mercury is toxic and that the purchaser will store, use and otherwise handle exposure to such mercury in accordance with state and federal law; and (3) will dispose of the elemental mercury in accordance with state and federal law.

(P.A. 02-90, S. 10.)
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.