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42 U.S.C. § 14334

Limitations on sale of button cell mercuric-oxide batteries

United States · Title 42 — THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · Status: effective

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42 U.S.C. § 14334, Limitations on sale of button cell mercuric-oxide batteries, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/483601
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No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any button cell mercuric-oxide battery for use in the United States on or after May 13, 1996.

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 104-142(H.R. 2024)1996-05-13
    Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally