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3.9 PROHIBITING THE SALE OF THERMOMETERS CONTAINING MERCURY THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY. The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the public health and safety by protecting the citizens of Douglas County from toxic mercury pollution. This purpose is served by eliminating mercury containing devices such as small thermometers which may otherwise enter the solid waste stream. This section is enacted under the authority of Sections 59.03(2)(a), 59.54(6) and 59.70(2)(h) of the Wisconsin Statutes. SECTION II. SALE OF MERCURY FEVER OR BASAL THERMOMETERS PROHIBITED. No person shall sell at retail or offer for sale at retail within the unincorporated area of Douglas County any fever thermometer or basal thermometer containing mercury. SECTION III. PENALTY. Any person who violates this ordinance shall forfeit not less than $20 nor more than $200. SECTION IV. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication as required by law. Dated this 18th day of October, 2001.