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Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Act of 2016

Health and Safety Code

Division 20. Miscellaneous Health and Safety Provisions
Chapter 6.5. Hazardous Waste Control
Article 10.5. The Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Act of 2016

Section 25215.65


25215.65. Recycling symbol. On and after July 1, 2017, a manufacturer shall place a recycling symbol consistent with the requirements of Section 103(b)(1) of the Federal Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act, Pub. L. No. 104-142 (1996) (42 U.S.C. 14301(b)(1)) and either "Pb" or the words "lead," "return," and "recycle" on all replacement lead-acid batteries sold in California. For purposes of this section, an entity that engages another party to manufacture batteries on its behalf shall be deemed the manufacturer.

History—Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 666 (AB 2153), in effect September 26, 2016, but operative January 1, 2017.