Sec. 17205.
(1) Beginning January 1, 2009, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in this state or for use in this state a thermostat for use in regulating room temperature and that contains mercury or a mercury compound.
(2) This section does not apply to a thermostat if the thermostat is a replacement for an existing thermostat containing mercury or a mercury compound that is a component of an appliance.
History: Add. 2006, Act 492, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006 Compiler's Notes: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)
451-1994-II-5-172. - Part 172. Mercury-Added Products (324.17201...324.17206)
Section 324.17201 - Definitions.
Section 324.17202 - Mercury Thermometer; Sale, Offer for Sale, or Offer for Promotional Purposes.
Section 324.17203 - Enforcement; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.
Section 324.17204 - Sale of Blood Pressure Device Containing Mercury; Prohibitions; Exceptions.