Stewardship program for batteries established, mercury in batteries prohibited, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

Summary

The bill sets up a statewide stewardship system for "covered" batteries – those that can be removed from consumer products – while prohibiting the use of mercury in any battery. It adds new definitions for battery, distribution and facilitation of sales, and changes how lead‑acid and rechargeable batteries are regulated. The agency may issue rules and money is earmarked to support the program.

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