§ 7159 — Mercury content standards

(a) Mercury content standards for lamps. Beginning January 1, 2013, a mercury-containing lamp sold in this State shall satisfy the mercury-content standard for lamps set by California.
(b) Rulemaking; implementation. The Agency of Natural Resources may adopt rules to implement the requirements of this chapter, including exemptions from the mercury content standards established under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) Certificate of compliance.
(1) Beginning April 1, 2013, the Secretary may request a manufacturer of a lamp or lamps to submit a certification, supported by technical information, that the manufacturer’s lamp or lamps that are sold or offered for sale in the State comply with the standard established under subsection (a) of this section. A manufacturer shall submit a certificate of compliance within 30 days of the Secretary’s request. If a manufacturer fails to provide a requested certification within 30 days of the request, the manufacturer shall be prohibited from selling lamps or offering lamps for sale in the State.
(2) Upon request of a retailer or other person selling a manufacturer’s lamps, a manufacturer shall provide a certification that the manufacturer’s lamp or lamps comply with the standard established under subsection (a) of this section. A manufacturer shall provide a certificate of compliance within 30 days of the retailer’s request. The certification must specify that the lamp or lamps are not prohibited from sale in the State. If a manufacturer fails to provide a certification under this subdivision (c)(2), the manufacturer shall be prohibited from selling lamps or offering lamps for sale in the State.

Legislative History

(Added 2011, No. 36, § 2, eff. May 19, 2011.)