§ 23-24.9-12 - Limitations on the use of elemental mercury. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-24.9-12

   § 23-24.9-12  Limitations on the use ofelemental mercury. – After January 1, 2003, no person may sell or provide elemental mercury toanother person in Rhode Island, except for manufacturing or recycling ordisposal purposes, without providing a material safety data sheet, as definedin the United States Code, title 42, section 11049 [42 U.S.C. §11049], and requiring the purchaser or recipient to sign a statement thatthe purchaser: (1) will use the mercury only for medical, dental amalgamdispose-caps, research, or manufacturing purposes; (2) understands that mercuryis toxic and that the purchaser will store and use it appropriately so that noperson is exposed to the mercury; and (3) will not place or allow anyone underthe purchaser's control to place or cause to be placed the mercury in solidwaste for disposal or in a wastewater treatment and disposal system.