California

Disposal Ban

Motor vehicle switches, mercury-added lamps, mercury (and non-mercury) batteries, thermostats

Labeling

Product Ban

Thermometers and novelties (Note: 2002 Corrections Bill would exempt products whose only mercury is in a button cell),
Cars with mercury light switch
Mercury thermostats (as of January 1, 2006)
Mercury switches and relays (as of July 1, 2006) except for replacement in equipment already on market and for equipment refurbished for resale. NOTE: Manufacturer must notify state if it plans to sell replacement switches and refurbished equipment. Manufacturers also may apply for an exemption from sales ban on new products

Manufacturer Collection/Recycle

Manufacturers, either individually or collectively, must establish and maintain a program for out-of-service mercury-added thermostats

Notification

Statutes

Information