Sec. 5. After July 1, 2003, a person may sell or provide a mercury commodity to another person in this state (other than for collection for recycling) only if:
(1) the person selling or providing the mercury commodity provides a material safety data sheet with the mercury commodity; and
(2) the person selling or providing the mercury commodity requires the purchaser or recipient to sign a statement with respect to the mercury in the mercury commodity that the purchaser or recipient:
(A) will use the mercury only:
(i) for medical purposes;
(ii) in dental amalgam dispose-caps;
(iii) for training;
(iv) for research; or
(v) for manufacturing purposes;
(B) understands that mercury is toxic;
(C) will store and use the mercury appropriately so that no individual is exposed to the mercury under normal conditions of use; and
(D) will not intentionally:
(i) place or cause to be placed; or
(ii) allow anyone under the control of the purchaser or recipient to place or cause to be placed;
the mercury commodity in solid waste for disposal, in a sewage disposal system, or in a wastewater treatment plant.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.159-2011, SEC.31.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 20. Solid Waste Management
Chapter 17.5. Mercury and Mercury Products
13-20-17.5-1. Applicability of Chapter
13-20-17.5-2. Prohibition of Sale or Distribution of Mercury-Added Novelty
13-20-17.5-3. Mercury Thermometers
13-20-17.5-4. Mercury in Schools
13-20-17.5-5. Restrictions on Sale of Mercury Commodities