Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Chapter 70.95M Mercury
- 70.95M.010 Definitions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Automotive mercury switch" includes a convenience switch, such as ...
- 70.95M.020 Fluorescent lamps -- Labeling requirements
(1) Effective January 1, 2004, a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer may not knowingly sell at retail a fluorescent lamp if the fluorescent lamp contains mercury ...
- 70.95M.030 Mercury disposal education plan
The department of health must develop an educational plan for schools, local governments, businesses, and the public on the proper disposal methods for mercury and ...
- 70.95M.040 Schools -- Purchase of mercury prohibited
A school may not purchase for use in a primary or secondary classroom bulk elemental mercury or chemical mercury compounds. By January 1, 2006, all ...
- 70.95M.050 Prohibited sales -- Novelties, manometers, thermometers, thermostats, motor vehicles
(1) Effective January 1, 2006, no person may sell, offer for sale, or distribute for sale or use in this state a mercury-added novelty. A ...
- 70.95M.060 Rules -- Product preference
(1) The department of general administration must, by January 1, 2005, revise its rules, policies, and guidelines to implement the purpose of this chapter. (2) ...
- 70.95M.070 Clearinghouse -- Department participation
The department is authorized to participate in a regional or multistate clearinghouse to assist in carrying out any of the requirements of this chapter. A ...
- 70.95M.080 Penalties
A violation of this chapter is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation in the case of a ...
- 70.95M.090 Crematories -- Nonapplicability of chapter
Nothing in this chapter applies to crematories as that term is defined in RCW 68.04.070.[2003 c 260 § 10.] ...
- 70.95M.100 Prescription drugs, biological products, over-the-counter items -- Nonapplicability of chapter
Nothing in this chapter applies to prescription drugs regulated by the food and drug administration under the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act (21 U.S.C. ...
- 70.95M.110 Medical equipment, research tests -- Nonapplicability of chapter
Nothing in RCW 70.95M.020, 70.95M.050 (1), (3), or (4), or 70.95M.060 applies to medical equipment or reagents used in medical or research tests regulated by ...
- 70.95M.115 Vaccines
(1) Beginning July 1, 2007, a person who is known to be pregnant or who is under three years of age shall not be vaccinated ...
- 70.95M.120 Fiscal impact -- Toxics control account
Any fiscal impact on the department or the department of health that results from the implementation of this chapter must be paid for out of ...
- 70.95M.130 National mercury repository site
The department of ecology shall petition the United States environmental protection agency requesting development of a national mercury repository site.[2003 c 260 § 14.] ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009