| By Mr. Marzilli of Arlington, petition of J. James Marzilli, Jr., and other members of the General Court relative to regulating thermometers containing mercury. Natural Resources and Agriculture. |
AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SALE OF MERCURY THERMOMETERS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 270 of the
General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:—
Section 23. No person shall sell or supply, including online,
retail mercury fever thermometers, except in the case of a medical
necessity as determined by a licensed physician, or by prescription.
Manufacturers of mercury fever thermometers sold or supplied in
the commonwealth in cases of medical emergencies shall furnish
clear instructions on the handling of thermometers to avoid breakage
and proper cleanup should a breakage occur. A violation of the
provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not
more than $500.