The purpose of 310 CMR 74.00 is to protect public health, safety, welfare and the environment by implementing the Mercury Management Act (St. 2006,c. 190). 310 CMR 74.00 prohibit the sale of mercury-added vehicle switches, establishes requirements for the removal of mercury-added vehicle switches and other components that contain mercury before a vehicle is crushed or shredded and requires a performance-based compliance certification in compliance with 310 CMR 70.00.
310 CMR 74.00 is promulgated pursuant to the authority of M.G.L. c. 21C,§§ 4 and 6, and M.G.L. c. 21H,§§ 6C and 6N.
310 CMR, § 74.01