new text begin Grant allocation. new text end

new text begin (a) Grantees must use the funds to conduct public awareness and education activities that are culturally specific and community-based and focus on: new text end

new text begin (1) the dangers of exposure to mercury through dermal absorption, inhalation, hand-to-mouth contact, and through contact with individuals who have used these skin lightening products; new text end

new text begin (2) the signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning; new text end

new text begin (3) the health effects of mercury poisoning, including the permanent effects on the central nervous system and kidneys; new text end

new text begin (4) the dangers of using these products or being exposed to these products during pregnancy and breastfeeding to the mother and to the infant; new text end

new text begin (5) knowing how to identify products that contain mercury; and new text end

new text begin (6) proper disposal of the product if the product contains mercury. new text end

new text begin (b) The grant application must include: new text end

new text begin (1) a description of the purpose or project for which the grant funds will be used; new text end

new text begin (2) a description of the objectives, a work plan, and a timeline for implementation; and new text end

new text begin (3) the community or group the grant proposes to focus on. new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner shall award 50 percent of the grant funds to community-based organizations and nonprofit organizations and 50 percent of the funds to local public health entities. new text end