Section 324.17205 - Thermostat containing mercury or mercury compound; sale or distribution prohibited; exception(1) Beginning January 1, 2009, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in this state or for use in this state a thermostat for use in regulating room temperature and that contains mercury or a mercury compound.(2) This section does not apply to a thermostat if the thermostat is a replacement for an existing thermostat containing mercury or a mercury compound that is a component of an appliance.Added by 2006, Act 492,s 1, eff. 12/29/2006.