California Health and Safety Code

§ 25214.8.1

HSC § 25214.8.1 Effective Jan 1, 2006Div. 20 · Ch. 6.5 · Art. 10.2.1

Statute text

(a)The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(1)Once mercury is released into the environment it can change to methyl mercury, a highly toxic compound. Methyl mercury is easily taken up in living tissue and bioaccumulates over time, causing serious health effects, including neurological and reproductive disorders in humans and wildlife. Since mercury does not break down in the environment, it has become a significant health threat to humans and wildlife.

(2)Due to the bioaccumulation of mercury and other contaminants in fish, the California Environmental Protection Agency has issued a warning advising that adults and women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should limit their fish intake from several state waterways.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 578, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006.