§ 13-20-16-1 — Improper disposal notice; posting; violations

Indiana § 13-20-16-1

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 20: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Ch. 16: Battery Recycling

Text

(a) In each retail establishment in which a
retailer sells lead acid batteries, the retailer shall post in a conspicuous
place a written notice that bears the following statements:
"Improper disposal of batteries is against the law."
"It is illegal to put used motor vehicle batteries or other vehicle or
boat batteries in the trash."
"Recycle your used batteries."
"State law requires us to accept your used battery for recycling if
you purchase a new battery from us.".
(b) A notice required by this section must be at least eight and
one-half (8.5) inches by eleven (11) inches in size.
(c) A person who knowingly violates this section commits a Class
C infraction.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-15-6.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.