§ 7588. Registration of rechargeable battery stewardship organization
(a) A rechargeable battery steward or rechargeable battery stewardship organization shall register with the Secretary in order to seek reimbursement under subchapter 4 of this chapter.
(b) The Secretary shall register a rechargeable battery steward or rechargeable battery stewardship organization upon:
(1) submission of a registration form, provided by the Secretary, that includes:
(A) the name of a rechargeable battery steward implementing an individual program or a list of the producers participating in a rechargeable battery stewardship organization; and
(B) the name, address, and contact information of a person responsible for implementing the rechargeable battery stewardship program;
(2) a determination by the Secretary that the rechargeable battery steward or rechargeable battery stewardship organization offers to municipalities, certified solid waste management facilities, and retailers a year-round free collection and recycling program. (Added 2013, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 22, 2014.)