N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-2117 – Phase-out of mercury-added components in motor vehicles
§ 27-2117. Phase-out of mercury-added components in motor vehicles.
Terms Used In N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-2117
- Manufacturer: means any person who manufactures mercury-added consumer products. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-2101
- Mercury-added component: means a motor vehicle component that contains greater than fifteen milligrams of mercury, which was intentionally added to such vehicle in order to provide a specific characteristic, appearance or quality, to perform a specific function, or for any other purpose. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-2101
1. Commencing with the motor vehicle model year for the fourth year after the calendar year in which this subdivision takes effect, no manufacturer shall equip any motor vehicle sold in this state with any mercury-added component.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision one of this section, a motor vehicle may be equipped with a mercury-added component which is necessary to comply with federal or state safety or health requirements, or for the purposes of national security, provided that the manufacturer applies for and receives an exemption from the commissioner.
3. If granted an exemption, every motor vehicle that is equipped with a mercury-added component shall be labeled by the manufacturer as required in subdivision 3 of section 27-2103 of this title.