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HF 3183

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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Introduction Posted on 03/07/2006

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
 relating to the environment; requiring disclosure regarding disposal of fluorescent
lamps containing mercury; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 116.92,
by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 116.92, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 7a. new text end

new text begin Fluorescent lamps; residential applications. new text end

new text begin Any information regarding
fluorescent lamps containing mercury that is sent by a utility to a customer, present on
a utility's Web site, or contained in a utility's print, radio, or video advertisement must
state that the lamps contain mercury that is harmful to the environment and that it is illegal
to place them in garbage and must provide a toll-free telephone number or Web site that
customers can access to learn how to lawfully dispose of the lamps.
 new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective October 1, 2006.
new text end