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42 U.S.C. 14331: PurposeText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 137-MANAGEMENT OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND BATTERIES CONTAINING MERCURY
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§14331. Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to phase out the use of batteries containing mercury.

( Pub. L. 104–142, title II, § 202 , May 13, 1996 , 110 Stat. 1336 .)