Information for Manufacturers Retailers and Wholesalers Mercury Education and Reduction Act

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Information for Manufacturers, Retailers and Wholesalers for Compliance with the Mercury Education and Reduction Act

In 2002, the Connecticut General Assembly passed into law Public Act 02-90 which established a program to eliminate non-essential uses of mercury in consumer, household and commercial products with the goal of reducing mercury in the environment.

The law, now codified in Sections 22a-612 through 22a-625 of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) covers a broad range of topics such as manufacturer notification, specific product bans, sale restrictions, mercury-containing lamp management, labeling requirements, manufacturer collection plans, and mercury handling and disposal requirements. The first provisions of the law were effective July 1, 2002, with full implementation of all requirements by July 1, 2006.