Cal. Pub. Resources Code § 15025

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 15025 - Definitions

For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) "Mercury-added novelty" means a mercury-added product intended mainly for personal or household enjoyment or adornment. A "mercury-added novelty" includes, but is not limited to, any item intended for use as a practical joke, figurine, adornment, toy, game, card, ornament, yard statue or figure, candle, jewelry, holiday decoration, and item of apparel, including footwear. "Mercury-added novelty" does not include a product that contains no mercury other than in a mercury-added button cell battery.

(b) "Mercury fever thermometer" means a mercury-added product that is used for measuring body temperature. Mercury fever thermometer does not include a digital thermometer that uses mercury-added button cell batteries.

(c) "School" means any school used for the purpose of the education of more than 12 children in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive.

Ca. Pub. Res. Code § 15025

Amended by Stats 2002 ch 625 (SB 649),s 2, eff. 9/17/2002.

Added by Stats 2001 ch 656 (SB 633), s 6, eff. 1/1/2002.