§ 15025. — 15025. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 625, Sec. 2.)

California § 15025.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PRC: Public Resources Code - PRC
• Div. 12.2.: DIVISION 12.2. PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Consumer Products Containing Mercury

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For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a)
“Mercury-added novelty” means a mercury-added product intended mainly for personal or household enjoyment or adornment. A “mercury-added novelty” includes, but is not limited to, any item intended for use as a practical joke, figurine, adornment, toy, game, card, ornament, yard statue or figure, candle, jewelry, holiday decoration, and item of apparel, including footwear. “Mercury-added novelty” does not include a product that contains no mercury other than in a mercury-added button cell battery.
(b)
“Mercury fever thermometer” means a mercury-added product that is used for measuring body temperature. Mercury fever thermometer does not include a digital thermometer that uses mercury-added button cell batteries.
(c)
“School” means any school used for the purpose of the education of more than 12 children in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 625, Sec. 2. Effective September 17, 2002.