§ 6-905.1. Sale of mercury fever thermometer prohibited  


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  •    (a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a marketer may not sell or provide a fever thermometer containing mercury to a consumer except by prescription.

    (b) Application of section. -- This section does not apply to:

       (1) A fever thermometer sold or provided to be used in hospitals or other places where medical services are provided by medical service professionals; or

       (2) A digital thermometer using mercury-added button cell batteries.


HISTORY: 2004, ch. 494.