# 10 V.S.A. § 7109: Mercury in schools

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7109

## Section

- **Citation:** 10 V.S.A. § 7109
- **Heading:** Mercury in schools
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 10 / Chapter 164 / Section 7109

## Text

After July 1, 2006, no school in Vermont may use, or purchase for use, in a primary or secondary nonvocational education program, any of the following: elemental mercury, chemicals containing mercury or mercury compounds, or mercury-added measuring devices. Other mercury-added products that are used by schools are not subject to this prohibition. No person shall bring elemental mercury onto the premises or into the buildings of schools located in Vermont, including child care facilities, preschools, kindergartens, and primary and secondary schools.

## Nearby sections

- [10 V.S.A. § 7101 § 7101. Legislative findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7101.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7102 § 7102. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7102.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7103 § 7103. Multistate clearinghouse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7103.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7104 § 7104. Notification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7104.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7105 § 7105. Restrictions on the sale and use of certain mercury-added products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7105.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7106 § 7106. Labeling of mercury-added products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7106.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7107 § 7107. Discarded mercury-added products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7107.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7109 § 7109. Mercury in schools](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7109.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7110 § 7110. Mercury-added products used in dental procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7110.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7111 § 7111. Hospital mercury reduction plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7111.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7112 § 7112. Public education and outreach](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7112.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7114 § 7114. Mercury planning](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7114.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7115 § 7115. Rulemaking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7115.md)
- [10 V.S.A. § 7116 § 7116. Mercury-containing thermostats](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T10_C164_S7116.md)

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