410 ILCS 46/15

(410 ILCS 46/15)

Sec. 15. Sale, distribution, or promotional gifts of mercury fever thermometers prohibited.

(a) On or after July 1, 2004, no person shall sell, distribute, or give for promotional purposes (including online retail) mercury fever thermometers in this State.

(b) On or after July 1, 2004, no hospital shall distribute mercury fever thermometers in maternity or new baby gift packs to patients.

(c) This Section does not apply to mercury fever thermometers sold or provided to be used in a health care facility.

(Source: P.A. 93-165, eff. 1-1-04.)