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

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(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, in a sewage disposal system, or in a wastewater treatment plant.

As added by P.L.225-2001, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.159-2011, SEC.31.