House Sponsors: BURKE-MATHIAS. Short description: BAN MERCURY FEVER THERMOMETERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Mercury Fever Thermometer Prohibition Act. Makes it unlawful for a person to knowingly sell or give away, or offer to sell or give away, a mercury fever thermometer to a consumer or patient. Makes it unlawful to manufacture a mercury fever thermometer. Makes a violation of the Act a petty offense punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status