§ 7551. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Agency” means the Agency of Natural Resources. (2) “Cathode-ray tube” means a vacuum tube or picture tube used to convert an electronic signal into a visual image. (3) “Collection” means the aggregation of electronic waste from covered entities and includes all the activities up to the […]
§ 7552. Standard Electronic Waste Recycling Plan (a) Standard Plan adoption. Beginning January 1, 2011, the Secretary shall adopt a plan for the collection and recycling of all electronic waste in the State. In developing the Plan, the Secretary shall evaluate existing electronic waste collection opportunities and services in each county to determine whether such […]
§ 7553. Sale of covered electronic devices; manufacturer registration (a) Sale prohibited. Beginning July 1, 2010, no manufacturer shall sell or offer for sale or deliver to a retailer for subsequent sale a covered electronic device unless: (1) the manufacturer has filed the registration required by this section; (2)(A) beginning July 1, 2010 and annually […]
§ 7554. Manufacturer opt-out individual plan (a) Opt-out of Standard Plan. A manufacturer or group of manufacturers may elect not to seek coverage under the Standard Plan established under section 7552 of this title, provided that the manufacturer or group of manufacturers complies with the requirements of subdivisions 7553(a)(1)-(3) of this title and submits an […]
§ 7555. Statewide recycling goal (a) Statewide recycling goal. (1) For the program year of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012, the statewide recycling goal for electronic waste shall be the product of the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2010 population estimate for the State multiplied by 5.5 pounds. (2) For the program year of July […]
§ 7556. Retailer obligations (a) Sale prohibited. Beginning July 1, 2010, no retailer shall sell or offer for sale a covered electronic device unless the covered electronic device is labeled by the manufacturer as required by subdivision 7553(a)(3) of this title, and the retailer has reviewed the website required in subdivision 7559(6) of this title […]
§ 7557. Recycler program responsibility (a) Recycler registration. (1) Beginning July 1, 2011, no person may recycle electronic waste at a facility located within the State unless that person has submitted a registration with the Agency of Natural Resources on a form prescribed by the Agency. A registration is effective upon receipt by the Agency […]
§ 7558. Collector and transporter program responsibility (a) Collector and transporter registration. (1) Beginning July 1, 2011, no person may operate as a collector or transporter of electronic waste unless that person has submitted a registration with the Agency of Natural Resources on a form prescribed by the Agency. A registration is effective upon receipt […]
§ 7559. Agency of Natural Resources responsibilities The Agency of Natural Resources shall: (1) Adopt and administer the Standard Plan required under section 7552 of this title. (2) Establish procedures for: (A) the registration and certifications required under this chapter; and (B) making the registrations and certifications required under this chapter easily available to manufacturers, […]
§ 7560. Administration of Electronic Waste Recycling Program (a) The Secretary of Natural Resources may contract for implementation and administration of the Standard Plan required under section 7552 of this title and, in so doing, shall comply with the Agency of Administration’s current contracting procedures. (b) In contracting for implementation and administration of the Standard […]
§ 7561. Other recycling programs A municipality or other public agency may not require covered entities to use public facilities to recycle their electronic waste to the exclusion of other lawful programs available. A municipality and other public agencies are encouraged to work with manufacturers to assist them in meeting their recycling obligations under this […]
§ 7562. Multistate implementation The Agency of Natural Resources or a contracted entity under section 7560 of this title is authorized to participate in the establishment of a regional multistate organization or compact to assist in carrying out the requirements of this chapter. (Added 2009, No. 79 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 19, 2010.)
§ 7563. Limitations If a federal law or combination of federal laws takes effect that is applicable to all covered electronic devices sold in the United States and establishes a program for the collection and recycling or reuse of covered electronic devices that is applicable to all covered electronic devices, the Agency shall evaluate whether […]
§ 7564. Rulemaking The Secretary of Natural Resources may adopt rules to implement the requirements of this chapter. (Added 2009, No. 79 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. April 19, 2010.)
