{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"15022","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 15022","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12.2. PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS [15000. - 15029.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-12.2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Mercury in Batteries [15020. - 15024.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-12.2/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 817, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>No person shall sell any alkaline manganese battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1996, if the battery contains any intentionally introduced mercury, as distinguished from mercury which may be incidentally present in other materials. However, the mercury content in alkaline manganese button cell batteries shall not exceed 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.</p>","text":"No person shall sell any alkaline manganese battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1996, if the battery contains any intentionally introduced mercury, as distinguished from mercury which may be incidentally present in other materials. However, the mercury content in alkaline manganese button cell batteries shall not exceed 25 milligrams of mercury per button cell.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/mercury-in-batteries-15022","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}