{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"15025","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 15025","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 5. Consumer Products Containing Mercury [15025. - 15029.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-12.2/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 625, Sec. 2.   Effective September 17, 2002.","effective":"2002-09-17","html":"<p>For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/consumer-products-containing-mercury-15025","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}