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2018 Maryland Code
Environment
Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 9 - Mercury.
Part II - Mercury and Products That Contain Mercury.
§ 6-905.1. Sale of mercury fever thermometer prohibited
Universal Citation: MD Env Code § 6-905.1 (2018)
(a) In general. -- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a marketer may not sell or provide a fever thermometer containing mercury to a consumer except by prescription.
(b) Application of section. -- This section does not apply to:
(1) A fever thermometer sold or provided to be used in hospitals or other places where medical services are provided by medical service professionals; or
(2) A digital thermometer using mercury-added button cell batteries.
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