as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to the environment; requiring disclosure regarding disposal of fluorescent
lamps containing mercury; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 116.92,
by adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 116.92, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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Any information regarding
fluorescent lamps containing mercury that is sent by a utility to a customer, present on
a utility's Web site, or contained in a utility's print, radio, or video advertisement must
state that the lamps contain mercury that is harmful to the environment and that it is illegal
to place them in garbage and must provide a toll-free telephone number or Web site that
customers can access to learn how to lawfully dispose of the lamps.
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This section is effective October 1, 2006.
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