H.__A sphygmomanometer; or

I.__A thermometer other than a thermometer prohibited from sale under subsection 1.

This subsection does not apply to the sale of a mercury-added product listed in paragraphs A to I if use of the product is a federal requirement or if the only mercury-added component in the product is a button cell battery.

7.__Mercury switches and relays.__Effective July 1, 2006, a person may not sell or offer to sell or distribute a mercury switch or mercury relay individually or as a product component.__ This prohibition does not apply if the switch or relay is used to replace a switch or relay that is a component in a larger product in use prior to July 1, 2006 and one of the following applies:

A.__The larger product is used in manufacturing; or

B.__The switch or relay is integrated and not physically separate from other components of the larger product.

This subsection does not apply to the sale of a mercury switch or mercury relay if use of the switch or relay is a federal requirement.

8.__Exemptions.__Subsections 6 and 7 do not apply to the sale of a mercury-added product for which an exemption is obtained under this subsection.__The manufacturer or user of the product may apply for an exemption by filing a written petition with the commissioner.__The commissioner may grant an exemption with or without conditions upon finding that:

A.__The exemption is requested because the mercury-added product is required to meet specific advanced technology product specifications identified by the customer or end user of the product; or

B.__The mercury-added product is reasonable and appropriate for a specific use.__In this situation, the petitioner must demonstrate that:

(1)__A system exists for the proper collection, transportation and processing of the product at the end of its life; and

(2)__One of the following applies: