Section 27-0926. Use and recycling of elemental mercury and dental amalgam by dentists


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  • 1. No dentist shall use or possess elemental mercury in  the  practice
      of  dentistry  unless such elemental mercury is contained in appropriate
      pre-encapsulated capsules specifically designed for the mixing of dental
      amalgam. All dentists shall recycle any elemental mercury, including any
      pre-encapsulated  mercury  capsule  waste,  and  dental  amalgam   waste
      generated  in  their  dental  practices  in  accordance  with  rules and
      regulations established by the commissioner.
        2. The commissioner is hereby authorized and  directed  to  promulgate
      rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section.