Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§14333 Limitations on Sale of Zinc-carbon Batteries Containing Mercury
Title 42 › CHAPTER 137 — MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY › SUBCHAPTER III — MANAGEMENT OF BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY › § 14333
Summary
Selling zinc‑carbon batteries made on or after May 13, 1996 that contain mercury added per 14332 is banned.
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Title 42, §14333
The Public Health and Welfare, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
No person shall sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes any zinc-carbon battery manufactured on or after May 13, 1996, that contains mercury that was intentionally introduced as described in section 14332 of this title.
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42 U.S.C. § 14333
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102