{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"15026","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 15026","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":"Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 656, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>(a) On and after July 1, 2002, no person, other than a person licensed pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 4140) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, may sell at retail, or otherwise supply, a mercury fever thermometer to a consumer or patient in this state. A mercury fever thermometer may be sold at retail, or otherwise supplied to a consumer or patient only upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or podiatrist. A mercury fever thermometer sold at retail shall be accompanied by clear written instructions concerning careful handling to avoid breakage and proper cleanup should breakage occur.</p><p>(b) A violation of subdivision (a) is a violation of the requirements of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code and the California State Board of Pharmacy shall enforce the requirements of subdivision (a) in accordance with Chapter 9.</p>","text":"(a) On and after July 1, 2002, no person, other than a person licensed pursuant to Article 9 (commencing with Section 4140) of Chapter 9 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, may sell at retail, or otherwise supply, a mercury fever thermometer to a consumer or patient in this state. A mercury fever thermometer may be sold at retail, or otherwise supplied to a consumer or patient only upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or podiatrist. A mercury fever thermometer sold at retail shall be accompanied by clear written instructions concerning careful handling to avoid breakage and proper cleanup should breakage occur. (b) A violation of subdivision (a) is a violation of the requirements of Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code and the California State Board of Pharmacy shall enforce the requirements of subdivision (a) in accordance with Chapter 9.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/consumer-products-containing-mercury-15026","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}