dentists.
1. No dentist shall use or possess elemental mercury in the practice
of dentistry unless such elemental mercury is contained in appropriate
pre-encapsulated capsules specifically designed for the mixing of dental
amalgam. All dentists shall recycle any elemental mercury, including any
pre-encapsulated mercury capsule waste, and dental amalgam waste
generated in their dental practices in accordance with rules and
regulations established by the commissioner.
2. The commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate
rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.
Structure New York Laws
ENV - Environmental Conservation
Article 27 - Collection, Treatment and Disposal of Refuse and Other Solid Waste
Title 9 - Industrial Hazardous Waste Management
27-0903 - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.
27-0907 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste.
27-0908 - Hazardous Waste Reduction Plans.
27-0909 - Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste.
27-0910 - Standards Applicable to Marketers of Hazardous Waste Fuel.
27-0912 - Land Disposal of Hazardous Waste.
27-0914 - Unauthorized Possession, Disposal and Dealing in Hazardous Wastes.
27-0915 - Inspections and General Reporting.
27-0916 - Department Authority for Cleanups.
27-0917 - Financial Requirements for Hazardous Waste Facilities.
27-0918 - Closure and Post-Closure Plans.
27-0919 - Proprietary Information.
27-0921 - Short-Term Management.
27-0923 - Special Assessments on Hazardous Wastes Generated.
27-0924 - Hazardous Materials Enforcement Training Program.
27-0925 - Local Assessments on Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.
27-0926 - Use and Recycling of Elemental Mercury and Dental Amalgam by Dentists.