§ 6–1105
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 6-1105 (2026)
Title 6. Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances
Subtitle 11. Rechargeable Batteries
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(a)
Marketers shall develop and provide or cause to be provided a generic notice placard to each retailer of a unit or product with an easily removable rechargeable battery.
(b)
The notice placard shall contain substantially the following information:
(1)
After December 31, 1994, disposal of rechargeable batteries or products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries may only be in accordance with a State-approved collection system;
(2)
Under State law, marketers of rechargeable batteries and products powered by nonremovable rechargeable batteries shall provide a special collection system for these items by January 1, 1995; and
(3)
Rechargeable batteries and rechargeable products shall contain specific information on proper methods of collection and disposal.
(c)
(1)
After December 31, 1994, a retailer who sells a unit or a product with an easily removable rechargeable battery shall display the generic notice placard provided by a marketer at or near the sales display of the unit or product.
(2)
A single generic notice placard may be utilized to provide notice for more than one marketer of a unit or product with an easily removable rechargeable battery.
(3)
A single generic notice placard may be displayed in one or more areas where units or products with easily removable rechargeable batteries are sold.