True, realizing refrigerant R-12 into the atmosphere is a criminal offense in countries that signed the Montreal protocol. This is because R-12 was prohibited in 1996 because it affects the O-zone layer in the atmosphere. <u><em>However, the statement is False</em></u> for the professionals who are licensed to handle the recycling of refrigerant. The law has granted these individuals the mandate to handle and dispose R-12.
