1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to the environment; requiring disclosure regarding disposal of fluorescent 
1.3 	lamps containing mercury; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 116.92, 
1.4 	by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 116.92, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 7a.Fluorescent lamps; residential applications. Any information regarding 
1.9 	fluorescent lamps containing mercury that is sent by a utility to a customer, present on 
1.10 	a utility's Web site, or contained in a utility's print, radio, or video advertisement must 
1.11 	state that the lamps contain mercury that is harmful to the environment and that it is illegal 
1.12 	to place them in garbage and must provide a toll-free telephone number or Web site that 
1.13 	customers can access to learn how to lawfully dispose of the lamps.

1.14 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective October 1, 2006.