Ind. Code § 13-20-17.5-5

Restrictions on sale of mercury commodities

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

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. (1) the person selling or providing the mercury commodity provides a material safety data sheet with the mercury commodity; and
  2. (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:

    1. (A) will use the mercury only:

      1. (i) for medical purposes;
      2. (ii) in dental amalgam dispose-caps;
      3. (iii) for training;
      4. (iv) for research; or
      5. (v) for manufacturing purposes;
    2. (B) understands that mercury is toxic;
    3. (C) will store and use the mercury appropriately so that no individual is exposed to the mercury under normal conditions of use; and
    4. (D) will not intentionally:

      1. (i) place or cause to be placed; or
      2. (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.

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