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MN HF3556
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2010
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Hortman
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AI Summary
- Requires utilities to inform customers that fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps containing mercury must be recycled, removing previous language about mercury being harmful to the environment and placing lamps in garbage being illegal
- Information provided by utilities must use a minimum of 12-point type in print or online media, no less than one point type below the body copy type used
- Information must be presented in a manner that ordinary consumers will understand that fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamps must not be placed in garbage in Minnesota
- Television or radio advertisements regarding mercury-containing lamps must prominently convey that the lamps must be recycled
- Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 116.92, subdivision 7a
Legislative Description
Fluorescent and high-intensity discharge lamp information requirements modified.
Last Action
House: Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment Policy and Oversight
3/9/2010
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