Mercury phase out in Schools

Public Act 376 of 2000:   According to Public Act 376 of 2000 (Enrolled Senate Bill 1262), Michigan's public and private K-12 schools were required to phase out and eliminate mercury use in the classroom and in the health (nurse's) office. This law applies to liquid (free flowing) Hg(0), as well as, mercury-containing instruments such as thermometers, barometers, manometers, and sphygmomanometers (blood pressure gauges). K-12 schools had until December 31, 2004, to complete this process.

In addition, MDEQ developed a series of step by step instructions for completing this process titled "Mercury Elimination Guidelines for Schools

Hg Thermometer Sales Ban

Public Act 578 of 2002:   Public Act 578 of 2002 (Enrolled House Bill 4599) requires that beginning on January 1, 2003, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a mercury thermometer in this state or for use in this state.

Hg Thermostat Sales Ban

Public Act 492 of 2006:   Public Act 492 of 2006 (formerly Senate Bill 124) bans the sale of thermostats that contain Hg(0) or a mercury compound beginning January 1, 2009.

Hg Blood Pressure Device Sales/Use Ban

Public Act 493 of 2006:   Public Act 493 of 2006 (formerly Senate Bill 123) prohibits the sale of mercury-added blood pressure devices by January 1, 2008 and their 'use' by January 1, 2009, but for two exceptions; in home use and calibration of mercury-free devices in health care facilities, if deemed warranted.

Hg-containing Medical Device(s) Sales Ban

Public Act 494 of 2006:   Public Act 494 of 2006 (formerly Senate Bill 186) bans the sale of esophageal dilators, bougie tubes and gastrointestinal tubes that contain mercury or mercury-compounds beginning January 1, 2009.