27-1809 – Enforcement of This Title.
§ 27-1809. Enforcement of this title. 1. Any person who violates the provisions of section 27-1805 of this title shall be liable for a civil penalty in the amount of fifty dollars for the first violation, one hundred dollars for a second violation committed within twelve months of a prior violation and two hundred dollars […]
27-1811 – State Preemption.
§ 27-1811. State preemption. Jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to rechargeable battery recycling is, by this title, vested exclusively in the state. Any provision of any local law or ordinance, or any rule or regulation promulgated thereto, governing rechargeable battery recycling shall, upon the effective date of section 27-1805 of this title, be preempted; provided, […]
27-1807 – Rechargeable Battery Recycling Program.
§ 27-1807. Rechargeable battery recycling program. 1. Rechargeable batteries shall be returned to a retailer that sells such batteries that are similar in shape, size and function to those to be disposed of. Rechargeable batteries contained in electronic products must be removed prior to disposal of such product. a. Retailers having a place of business […]
27-1801 – Short Title.
§ 27-1801. Short title. This title shall be known as and may be cited as the “New York State Rechargeable Battery Law”.
27-1803 – Definitions.
§ 27-1803. Definitions. When used in this title: 1. “battery manufacturer” means every person, firm or corporation that: (i) produces rechargeable batteries sold or distributed in the state, or packages such batteries for sale in the state, except that if such production or packaging is for a distributor having the right to produce or otherwise […]
27-1805 – Rechargeable Battery Disposal Ban.
§ 27-1805. Rechargeable battery disposal ban. No person shall knowingly dispose of rechargeable batteries as solid waste at any time in the state.