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§ 6-1109. Acceptance of cells and rechargeable batteries by cell manufacturer

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEnvironment

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Environment
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 11. Rechargeable Batteries
MD Code, Environment, § 6-1109
§ 6-1109. Acceptance of cells and rechargeable batteries by cell manufacturer
Currentness
In general
(a) In addition to any requirement which a cell manufacturer may have as a marketer under this subtitle, each cell manufacturer shall accept cells and rechargeable batteries collected in the State, including cells collected by the State, local governments, and their agencies.
Acceptance of same general type
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a cell manufacturer shall accept cells and rechargeable batteries returned to it of the same general type which it manufactures, including cells of other brands.
(2) A cell manufacturer may not be required to accept other brands in more than a reasonable amount as determined by the Department.
Responsibility for recycling or disposal
(c) Each cell manufacturer has the sole responsibility for recycling or disposal of cells and rechargeable batteries returned to it.
Cell manufacture not producing rechargeable product
(d) A cell manufacturer that does not produce rechargeable products may not be required to accept a rechargeable product.

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Added by Acts 1993, c. 462.
MD Code, Environment, § 6-1109, MD ENVIR § 6-1109
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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