RSA 149-M:58-a Mercury-Added Thermostat Collection Program.

I. (a) Each manufacturer of mercury-added thermostats sold in New Hampshire shall, individually or collectively, establish and maintain a department-approved collection and recycling program for out-of-service mercury-added thermostats from contractors, service technicians, and residents. For the purpose of this section, "manufacturer" means the holder of the brand name of the thermostat.
(b) Such program shall:
(1) Strive to maximize the capture and recycling rate of out-of-service mercury-added thermostats.
(2) Provide assistance and education to contractors, service technicians, residents, and municipalities to encourage the return of mercury-added thermostats to established recycling collection points.
(3) Ensure that the handling and recycling of mercury