[GreenYes] City bans the sale of mercury containing products

["Reindl, John" <Reindl@co.dane.wi.us>]

Ashland, Wisconsin has taken the historic move -- first local community in
the country, I
believe -- to ban the sale and distribution of all products containing more
than 50 milligrams of mercury, with the exception of dental amalgams. With a
population of about 8,600, Ashland is located on the shore of Lake Superior
in northwest Wisconsin

The ordinance also requires that as part of building demolition, all mercury
containing devices must be removed.

The penalty is a fine of not less than $100, plus the cost of prosecution,
and the effect date is August 15, 2002.

Congratulations to city staff, and to the very progressive City Council and
businesses of the City of Ashland !

For more information, contact Craig Nordgren, Water/Wastewater
Superintendent, 
City of Ashland, 715-682-7194, email CNordgre@coawi.org

John Reindl
Dane County, WI

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AN ORDINANCE REGULATING MERCURY CONTAINING DEVICES IN THE CITY OF ASHLAND

The Mayor and the Common Council of the City of Ashland do ordain as
follows:

406.10 Sale of Mercury-Containing Products Prohibited
It shall be unlawful for any retailer or commercial enterprise or proprietor
to sell, offer to sell, or distribute any device containing fifty or more
milligrams of mercury, excluding dental amalgams.

406.20 Removal of Mercury-Containing Devices Before Demolition
All mercury containing devices must be removed from properties before
demolition.  

406.30 Penalty
Any person, firm, or corporation that violates any provision of this
ordinance shall forfeit not less than $100 for each offense, plus the cost
of prosecution.  

406.40 Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect on August 15, 2002, following passage and
publication. 


_____________________ 
	
Councilperson
PASSED:
PUBLISHED:

ATTEST:  ______________________
_____________________
                 Carol A. Larson, City Clerk				Fred
P. Schnook, Mayor


APPROVED AS TO FORM:

________________________
Scott W. Clark, City Attorney

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