(a) In addition to any requirement which a cell manufacturer may have as a marketer under this subtitle, each cell manufacturer shall accept cells and rechargeable batteries collected in the State, including cells collected by the State, local governments, and their agencies.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a cell manufacturer shall accept cells and rechargeable batteries returned to it of the same general type which it manufactures, including cells of other brands.
(2) A cell manufacturer may not be required to accept other brands in more than a reasonable amount as determined by the Department.
(c) Each cell manufacturer has the sole responsibility for recycling or disposal of cells and rechargeable batteries returned to it.
(d) A cell manufacturer that does not produce rechargeable products may not be required to accept a rechargeable product.