2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-24.9 - Mercury Reduction and Education Act
Section 23-24.9-15 - State procurement preferences for low or nonmercury-added products. [Effective until January 1, 2020.].
§ 23-24.9-15. State procurement preferences for low or nonmercury-added products. [Effective until January 1, 2020.].
(a) Notwithstanding other policies and guidelines for the procurement of equipment, supplies, and other products, the Rhode Island department of administration shall by January 1, 2003, revise its policies, rules and procedures to implement the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The Rhode Island department of administration shall give priority and preference to the purchase of equipment, supplies, and other products that do not contain mercury-added compounds or components, unless there is no economically feasible nonmercury-added alternative that performs a similar function. In circumstances where a nonmercury-added product is not available, preference shall be given to the purchase of products that contain the least amount of mercury-added to the product necessary for the required performance.
(c) State dental insurance contracts negotiated after January 1, 2003, shall provide coverage for non-mercury fillings at no additional expense to the state employee.
History of Section.
(P.L. 2001, ch. 234, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 318, § 1.)
