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History
- Committed to rules
- Amended on third reading 6907a
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.626
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Prohibits mercury-added rotational balancing products
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6907A
Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to prohibiting mercury-added rotational balancing products
Purpose or general idea of bill
To prohibit the sale and use of wheel weights containing mercury
Specific provisions
Section one amends subdivision 1, 2, and 10 of section 27-2107 of the environmental conservation law, adds a new subdivision 9 to section 27-2107
Section two amends section 37-0113 of the environmental conservation law, as added by chapter 994 of the laws of 2010
Section three sets forth the effective date.
Justification
Wheel weights are aftermarket, rotational balancing products used in cars, trucks, and other rotational devices. While these rotational products are used to provide balance and longevity, they are not required for the operation of any products in which they are installed.
In recent years, many states have begun to phase out mercury wheel weights, including Connecticut, Louisiana and Rhode Island. There is also a readily available alternative to mercury-containing wheel weights. Mercury-free weights are produced in the U.S. and are made of substances such as aluminum, steel and zinc.
This bill builds upon a previous passed law, Chapter 494 of the laws of 2010, which prohibited the sale and use of wheel weights containing lead.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications to state and local government
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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