Section 27-2117. Phase-out of mercury-added components in motor vehicles


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  • 1.  Commencing  with  the motor vehicle model year for the fourth year
      after the calendar year in  which  this  subdivision  takes  effect,  no
      manufacturer  shall  equip any motor vehicle sold in this state with any
      mercury-added component.
        2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision one of this  section,
      a  motor vehicle may be equipped with a mercury-added component which is
      necessary to comply with federal or state safety or health requirements,
      or for the purposes of national security, provided that the manufacturer
      applies for and receives an exemption from the commissioner.
        3. If granted an exemption, every motor vehicle that is equipped  with
      a  mercury-added  component  shall  be  labeled  by  the manufacturer as
      required in subdivision 3 of section 27-2103 of this title.