N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 27-0926: Use and recycling of elemental mercury and dental amalgam by dentists

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

dentists.

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.