Rhode Island § 23-24.8-1 § 23-24.8-1. Prohibition against sale of mercury fever thermometers.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 23-24.8-1 — § 23-24.8-1. Prohibition against sale of mercury fever thermometers.

Rhode Island § 23-24.8-1

Title 23Health and Safety

Ch. 23-24.8Mercury Fever Thermometers

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.8-1 (2026).

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§ 23-24.8-1. Prohibition against sale of mercury fever thermometers.
(a) No mercury fever thermometer may be distributed, sold or offered for sale in this
            state on or after January 1, 2002, except by prescription. As used in this section,
            the term "mercury fever thermometerâ€� includes any device containing mercury in which
            the mercury is used to measure the internal body temperature of a person.
         
(b) The ban shall not apply to digital thermometers utilizing mercury-added button cell
            batteries.
         
(c) The manufacturers of mercury fever thermometers distributed, sold or offere

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§ 23-24.8-1. Prohibition against sale of mercury fever thermometers.

(a) No mercury fever thermometer may be distributed, sold or offered for sale in this state on or after January 1, 2002, except by prescription. As used in this section, the term "mercury fever thermometerâ€� includes any device containing mercury in which the mercury is used to measure the internal body temperature of a person.

(b) The ban shall not apply to digital thermometers utilizing mercury-added button cell batteries.

(c) The manufacturers of mercury fever thermometers distributed, sold or offered for sale in this state on or after January 1, 2002 shall supply clear instructions on the careful handling of the thermometer to avoid breakage and information on the potential health risks associated with exposure to mercury from a damaged or broken thermometer.