Section 6-905.1 - Sale of mercury fever thermometer prohibited.

§ 6-905.1. Sale of mercury fever thermometer prohibited.
 

(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. 
 

[2004, ch. 494.]