CHAPTER 17.5. MERCURY AND MERCURY PRODUCTS
IC 13-20-17.5
Chapter 17.5. Mercury and Mercury Products
IC 13-20-17.5-1
Applicability of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to antiques.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15.
IC 13-20-17.5-2
Prohibition of sale or distribution of mercury-added novelty
Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a mercury-added novelty
if:
(1) the novelty uses a mercury-added button cell battery to
function; and
(2) the only mercury contained in the novelty is found in the
mercury-added button cell battery.
(b) After July 1, 2003, a mercury-added novelty may not be:
(1) offered for final sale; or
(2) distributed for promotional purposes;
in Indiana if the offerer or distributor knows or has reason to know
that the novelty contains mercury.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15.
IC 13-20-17.5-3
Mercury thermometers
Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to a mercury thermometer
or to a thermometer if:
(1) the thermometer uses a mercury-added button cell battery;
and
(2) the only mercury contained in the thermometer is found in
the mercury-added button cell battery.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), after July 1, 2003, a
person may sell or supply a mercury fever thermometer to an
individual only if:
(1) the person is a pharmacist or a pharmacist's assistant
working at a pharmacy; and
(2) the thermometers are stored in such a manner that the
pharmacist or the pharmacist's assistant must obtain the
thermometer for the individual.
(c) A licensed practitioner of medicine may sell or supply a
mercury fever thermometer to an individual.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15.
IC 13-20-17.5-4
Mercury in schools
Sec. 4. After July 1, 2003, a public school or nonpublic school
may not use or purchase for use in a primary or secondary classroom:
(1) a mercury commodity;
(2) mercury compounds; or
(3) mercury-added instructional equipment and materials;
except measuring devices and thermometers for which no adequate
substitute exists for use in laboratories.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15.
IC 13-20-17.5-5
Restrictions on sale of mercury commodities
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 or in a
wastewater disposal system.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15.
IC 13-20-17.5-6
Public education programs
Sec. 6. (a) The department, and districts in cooperation and with
the support of the department, shall implement education programs
to provide information to the public concerning:
(1) the reuse and recycling of mercury in:
(A) mercury commodities; and
(B) mercury-added products; and
(2) collection programs available to the public for:
(A) mercury commodities; and
(B) mercury-added products.
(b) Units, in cooperation and with the support of the department,
may implement education programs to provide information to the
public concerning:
(1) the reuse and recycling of mercury in:
(A) mercury commodities; and
(B) mercury-added products; and
(2) collection programs available to the public for:
(A) mercury commodities; and
(B) mercury-added products.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15.
IC 13-20-17.5-7
Mercury collection programs
Sec. 7. (a) Districts shall implement mercury collection programs
for the public and small businesses.
(b) Units may implement mercury collection programs for the
public and small businesses.
As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15.