Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 870 - LABELING OF MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS
Section 096-870-3 - Labeling required
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
After January 1, 2002, a manufacturer or retailer may not sell a mercury-added product in Maine unless the manufacturer does one of the following:
A.Labels the product in accordance with the standards set forth in sections 5 and 6 of this rule;
B.Conforms to the terms of an approved alternative compliance plan under section 7; or
C.Documents under section 8 that the product is labeled in a manner consistent with corresponding labeling requirements enacted by another state.
A retailer may not be found in violation of this requirement if the retailer lacked knowledge that the product contained mercury.
NOTE: A person who sells mercury-added lamps in bulk for use in industrial, commercial or office buildings must inform the purchaser in writing, on the sales invoice or in a separate document, that the lamps contain mercury and must be managed as hazardous waste in accordance with the requirements of the Maine Hazardous Waste Management Rules. This requirement is in addition to the labeling requirement of this rule. Visit the department website at www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/hginvoice.htm for guidance on the wording of the notice.
