Bill > HB26

This bill repeals the entire Mercury-Added Thermostat Collection Act in Montana by eliminating nine specific sections of the state's legal code (sections 75-10-1501 through 75-10-1509). These repealed sections previously covered various aspects of mercury thermostat regulation, including the act's short title, purpose, definitions, prohibition on sale and installation of mercury-added thermostats, manufacturer collection and recycling program requirements, education and outreach mandates, annual reporting obligations, wholesaler collection sites, and rulemaking authority. By completely removing these sections, the bill effectively eliminates the existing legal framework for managing and regulating mercury-added thermostats in Montana. The bill will become effective immediately upon passage and approval, which means the current regulations surrounding mercury thermostats will be completely removed from state law. The bill was introduced by Representative B. Edwards and E. Matthews at the request of the Department of Environmental Quality, suggesting that the state believes these regulations are no longer necessary or have been superseded by other environmental policies.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/20251/LC0542