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MN HF3556

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Hortman

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

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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