§1661-A. Notification 1. Prior written notice required. Effective January 1, 2002, a product to which mercury is intentionally added during formulation or manufacture, or a product containing one or more components to which mercury is intentionally added during formulation or manufacture, may not be offered for final sale or use or distributed for promotional purposes […]
§1661-B. Disclosure for mercury-containing products used in hospitals Effective January 1, 2002, the manufacturer of a formulated product that contains mercury or a mercury compound from any source or cause, whether intended or unintended, and that is offered for sale or use to a hospital in the State must provide, upon request of the hospital, […]
§1661-C. Restrictions on sale and use of mercury 1. Fever thermometers. [PL 2009, c. 501, §18 (RP).] 2. Manometers. [PL 2009, c. 501, §19 (RP).] 3. Schools. Effective January 1, 2002, bulk elemental or chemical mercury or mercury compounds may not be sold for use in a primary or secondary classroom in the State. Manufacturers […]
§1661. Definitions For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 656, §1 (NEW).] 1. Mercury-added product. “Mercury-added product” means any of the following items if it contains mercury added during manufacture: A. A thermostat or thermometer; [PL 2001, c. […]
§1662. Labeling and consumer information 1. Labeling required for certain products. Effective January 1, 2002, a manufacturer may not sell at retail in this State or to a retailer in this State, and a retailer may not knowingly sell, a mercury-added product unless the item is labeled pursuant to this subsection. The label must clearly […]
§1663. Disposal ban After July 15, 2002, a person may not knowingly place a mercury-added product in solid waste for disposal in a solid waste disposal facility. This section may not be construed to affect existing laws, rules or regulations governing disposal of mercury-added products prior to July 15, 2002. [PL 1999, c. 779, […]
§1664. Source separation 1. Removal from service; products containing mercury. When a mercury-added product is removed from service, the mercury in the item must be reused, recycled or otherwise managed to ensure compliance with section 1663. A person who is in the business of replacing or repairing a mercury-added product in households shall ensure, […]
§1665-A. Motor vehicle components Notwithstanding sections 1663 and 1664, this section applies to a mercury-added product that is a motor vehicle component. [PL 2001, c. 656, §3 (NEW).] 1. Prohibition on sale of new motor vehicles with mercury switches. A person may not sell a motor vehicle manufactured on or after January 1, 2003 […]
§1665-B. Mercury-added thermostats 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Manufacturer” means a person who owns or owned a brand of mercury-added thermostats sold in the State before January 1, 2006. [PL 2009, c. 277, §4 (NEW).] B. “Mercury-added thermostat” […]
§1665. Automobile component parts (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 373, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 656, §2 (RP).
§1666. Household hazardous waste exemption A person who uses mercury-added products in that person’s home is not subject to the provisions of section 1663 or 1664 until January 1, 2005 with respect to those products the person uses in that person’s home and is not subject to fines or penalties for noncompliance with the provisions […]
§1667. Dental procedures 1. Prevention plan. By July 15, 2002, the department shall work with dentists and other interested parties to develop a pollution prevention plan for mercury from dental procedures that provides for reasonable measures to reduce mercury pollution from dental procedures and related sources. The plan must include options and strategies for implementing […]
§1668. Education program The department shall implement an education program relating to mercury-added products no later than January 1, 2001. The program must provide information to the public about labeled mercury-added products, the requirements of the law regarding the source separation of waste mercury-added products and collection programs that are available to the public. […]
§1669. Technical assistance to municipalities The department shall assist interested municipalities and regional associations in developing collection programs for mercury-added products. [PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §20 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §70 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. GG, §20 (AMD). PL […]
§1670. Mercury Products Advisory Committee (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 779, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 373, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 551, §19 (AMD). MRSA T. 38 §1670, sub-§9 (RP).
§1671. Interstate clearinghouse The department may participate in the establishment and implementation of a regional, multistate clearinghouse to assist in carrying out the requirements of this chapter and to help coordinate reviews of the manufacturer notifications under section 1661‑B, applications for alternative labeling under section 1662, education and outreach activities and any other activities related […]
§1672. Mercury-added lamps 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Manufacturer” means a person who manufactures a mercury-added lamp and has a presence in the United States or a person who imports a mercury-added lamp manufactured by a person who does […]
