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MI Comp L § 324.17101 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17101 - Definitions.

324.17101 Definitions. Sec. 17101.  As used in this part:  (a) "Alkaline manganese battery" means a dry cell battery containing manganese dioxide and zinc electrodes and an alkaline electrolyte.  (b) "Distributor" means a person who sells batteries to retailers in this state.  (c) "Lead acid battery" means a storage battery, that is used to start an internal combustion engine or as the principal electrical power source for a vehicle, in which the electrodes are grids of lead containing lead oxides that change in composition during charging and discharging, and the electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid.  (d) "Manufacturer" means a person who produces batteries for sale in this state.  (e) "Mercuric oxide battery" means a dry cell battery that delivers an essentially constant output voltage throughout its useful life by means of a chemical reaction between zinc and mercuric oxide.  (f) "Nickel cadmium battery" means a sealed storage battery that has a nickel anode, a cadmium cathode, and an alkaline electrolyte, that is widely used in cordless appliances.  (g) "Retailer" means a person who sells or offers to sell batteries to consumers within this state.  (h) "Solid waste disposal area" means a disposal area as defined in part 115.   (i) "Zinc carbon battery" means a dry cell battery containing manganese dioxide and zinc electrodes and an electrolyte consisting of ammonium chloride or a zinc chloride solution, or both. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of authority, powers, duties, functions, and responsibilities of the Waste Management Division to the Director of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, see E.R.O. No. 1995-16, compiled at MCL 324.99901 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17102 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17102 - Disposal of Lead Acid Battery.

324.17102 Disposal of lead acid battery.  Sec. 17102.  (1) A person other than a retailer, distributor, or manufacturer shall not dispose of a lead acid battery except by delivery to 1 of the following:  (a) A retailer.  (b) A distributor.   (c) A manufacturer.   (d) A collection, recycling, or smelting facility approved by the department.  (2) A retailer shall not dispose of used lead acid batteries except by delivery to 1 of the following:  (a) A distributor or his or her authorized agent.  (b) A collection, recycling, or smelting facility approved by the department.  (c) A manufacturer.   (3) A distributor shall dispose of lead acid batteries by delivery to a manufacturer or to a collection, recycling, or smelting facility approved by the department.   (4) A manufacturer shall dispose of lead acid batteries by delivery to a recycling or smelting facility approved by the department. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17103 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17103 - Retailer of Lead Acid Batteries; Duties.

324.17103 Retailer of lead acid batteries; duties. Sec. 17103.  A retailer of lead acid batteries shall do all of the following:  (a) Accept, at or near the point at which lead acid batteries are offered for sale, in a quantity at least equal to the number of new lead acid batteries sold by the retailer, used lead acid batteries from customers, if offered by the customers.  (b) Post a written notice in a location that is readily visible to customers within the retail establishment that is at least 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches in size and contains the universal recycling symbol and contains essentially all of the following:   (i) Recycle your used lead acid batteries.  (ii) It is illegal to discard a lead acid battery except by delivery to a retailer, a distributor, a manufacturer, or a collection, recycling, or smelting facility approved by the department.  (iii) State law requires retailers to accept used lead acid batteries upon the purchase or within 30 calendar days of the purchase of a lead acid battery.  (c) The format, design, and wording of the notice described in this section shall be provided to retailers of lead acid batteries by the department.  History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17104 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17104 - Notices; Failure to Post; Default in Payment of Civil Fine.

324.17104 Notices; failure to post; default in payment of civil fine. Sec. 17104.  (1) The department shall produce, print, and make available to retailers notices required by section 17103.   (2) A retailer who fails to post a notice required by this part following warning by the department is subject to a civil fine of $25.00 per day of violation.  (3) A default in the payment of a civil fine ordered under this part may be remedied by any means authorized under the revised judicature act of 1961, Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, being sections 600.101 to 600.9947 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.  History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17105 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17105 - Acceptance of Lead Acid Batteries by Distributor; Quantity; Removal From Point of Collection.

324.17105 Acceptance of lead acid batteries by distributor; quantity; removal from point of collection. Sec. 17105.  (1) A distributor shall accept used lead acid batteries from retailers in a quantity at least equal to the number of new lead acid batteries sold by the distributor.  (2) A distributor accepting lead acid batteries from a retailer as required under this section shall remove the lead acid batteries from the point of collection within 90 days of receiving the batteries. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17105a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17105a - Batteries Containing Intentionally Introduced Mercury; Sales or Offers Prohibited.

324.17105a Batteries containing intentionally introduced mercury; sales or offers prohibited. Sec. 17105a.  (1) Except for alkaline manganese button cell batteries that have a mercury content of 25 milligrams or less, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes an alkaline manganese battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1996 that contains intentionally introduced mercury.  (2) A person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a zinc carbon battery manufactured on or after January 1, 1996 that contains intentionally introduced mercury. History: Add. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17105b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17105b - Button Cell Mercuric Oxide Battery or Mercuric Oxide Battery; Sales or Offers.

324.17105b Button cell mercuric oxide battery or mercuric oxide battery; sales or offers. Sec. 17105b.  (1) Beginning on January 1, 1996, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a button cell mercuric oxide battery for use in this state.  (2) Beginning on January 1, 1996, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a mercuric oxide battery for use in this state unless the manufacturer does all of the following:  (a) Identifies a collection site that has all required government approvals, to which a person may send used mercuric oxide batteries for recycling or proper disposal after mercury is recovered from the battery.  (b) Informs each of its purchasers of mercuric oxide batteries of the collection site identified under subdivision (a).  (c) Informs each of its purchasers of mercuric oxide batteries of a telephone number that the purchaser may call to get information about returning mercuric oxide batteries for recycling or proper disposal.  (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to mercuric oxide button cell batteries.  History: Add. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17105c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17105c - Nickel Cadmium Batteries; Voluntary Collection Program.

324.17105c Nickel cadmium batteries; voluntary collection program. Sec. 17105c.  A manufacturer that participates in a voluntary collection program for nickel cadmium batteries in this state shall provide to retailers of nickel cadmium batteries that participate in the voluntary collection program a written notice to be displayed on a voluntary basis informing consumers that nickel cadmium batteries, whether sold separately or in rechargeable products, must be recycled or disposed of properly. History: Add. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17106, 324.17106a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17106, 324.17106a - Repealed. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995.

324.17106, 324.17106a Repealed. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to exchange or purchase of lead acid, nickel cadmium, or mercury batteries.Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17107 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-171 - Part 171 Battery Disposal (324.17101...324.17107)|Section 324.17107 - Enforcement; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalties.

324.17107 Enforcement; violation as misdemeanor; penalties. Sec. 17107.  (1) The department shall enforce this part.  (2) A person other than a retailer, distributor, or manufacturer who knowingly disposes of lead acid batteries or mercuric oxide batteries in violation of this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $25.00, plus the costs of prosecution. Each battery that is unlawfully disposed of is a separate violation.  (3) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a retailer, manufacturer, or distributor who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 60 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both, plus the costs of prosecution. History: 1994, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 30, 1995 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 124, Imd. Eff. June 30, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17201 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-172. - Part 172. Mercury-Added Products (324.17201...324.17206)|Section 324.17201 - Definitions.

324.17201 Definitions.Sec. 17201.  As used in this part:  (a) "Appliance" means a refrigerator, dehumidifier, freezer, oven, range, microwave oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, trash compactor, window room air conditioner, television, or computer. Appliance does not include a home heating or central air-conditioning system.  (b) "Manufacturer" means a person that produces, imports, or distributes mercury thermometers in this state.  (c) "Mercury fever thermometer" means a mercury thermometer used for measuring body temperature.  (d) "Mercury thermometer" means a product or component, other than a dry cell battery, of a product used for measuring temperature that contains mercury or a mercury compound intentionally added to the product or component. Mercury thermometer does not include a product or component of a product that is used as a replacement for an existing thermometer that measures temperature as part of a manufacturing process.  (e) "Thermostat" means a consumer product that uses a switch that contains mercury or a mercury compound to sense and control room temperature, including room temperature in residential, commercial, industrial, and other buildings, by communicating with heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning equipment. Thermostat does not include a product used to control temperature as part of a manufacturing device. History: Add. 2002, Act 578, Imd. Eff. Oct. 3, 2002 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 494, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17202 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-172. - Part 172. Mercury-Added Products (324.17201...324.17206)|Section 324.17202 - Mercury Thermometer; Sale, Offer for Sale, or Offer for Promotional Purposes.

324.17202 Mercury thermometer; sale, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes. Sec. 17202.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), beginning on January 1, 2003, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a mercury thermometer in this state or for use in this state. This subsection does not apply if the mercury thermometer is sold or offered for either of the following:  (a) A use for which a mercury thermometer is required by state or federal statute, regulation, or administrative rule.  (b) Pharmaceutical research purposes.  (2) Beginning on January 1, 2003, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes a mercury fever thermometer in this state or for use in this state, except by prescription. A manufacturer of mercury fever thermometers shall supply clear instructions on the careful handling of the thermometer to avoid breakage and proper cleanup should a breakage occur with each mercury fever thermometer sold by prescription. History: Add. 2002, Act 578, Imd. Eff. Oct. 3, 2002 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17203 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-172. - Part 172. Mercury-Added Products (324.17201...324.17206)|Section 324.17203 - Enforcement; Violation as Misdemeanor; Penalty.

324.17203 Enforcement; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 17203.  (1) The department of environmental quality shall enforce this part.  (2) A person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 60 days or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both, plus the costs of prosecution. History: Add. 2002, Act 578, Imd. Eff. Oct. 3, 2002 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17204 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-172. - Part 172. Mercury-Added Products (324.17201...324.17206)|Section 324.17204 - Sale of Blood Pressure Device Containing Mercury; Prohibitions; Exceptions.

324.17204 Sale of blood pressure device containing mercury; prohibitions; exceptions.Sec. 17204.  (1) Beginning January 1, 2008, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes in this state or for use in this state a blood pressure recording, measuring, or monitoring device that contains mercury or a mercury compound intentionally added to the device.  (2) Except as provided in subsection (3), beginning January 1, 2009, a person shall not use a device described in subsection (1) in this state.  (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a blood pressure recording, measuring, or monitoring device that contains mercury or a mercury-added compound if all of the following requirements are met:  (a) The blood pressure recording, measuring, or monitoring device was purchased prior to the date of enactment of the amendatory act that added this section.  (b) The blood pressure recording, measuring, or monitoring device is used exclusively in a private residence or is used exclusively in a health care facility for the purpose of calibrating blood pressure recording, measuring, or monitoring devices that do not contain mercury or a mercury-added compound and is kept in a locked area within that health care facility that is inaccessible to the general public. History: Add. 2006, Act 493, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17205 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-172. - Part 172. Mercury-Added Products (324.17201...324.17206)|Section 324.17205 - Thermostat Containing Mercury or Mercury Compound; Sale or Distribution Prohibited; Exception.

324.17205 Thermostat containing mercury or mercury compound; sale or distribution prohibited; exception.Sec. 17205.  (1) Beginning January 1, 2009, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in this state or for use in this state a thermostat for use in regulating room temperature and that contains mercury or a mercury compound.  (2) This section does not apply to a thermostat if the thermostat is a replacement for an existing thermostat containing mercury or a mercury compound that is a component of an appliance. History: Add. 2006, Act 492, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006 Compiler's Notes: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17206 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-172. - Part 172. Mercury-Added Products (324.17201...324.17206)|Section 324.17206 - Esophageal Dilator, Bougie Tube, or Gastrointestinal Tube With Mercury or Mercury Compound Added; Sale, Offer for Sale, or Distribution Prohibited; Exceptions.

324.17206 Esophageal dilator, bougie tube, or gastrointestinal tube with mercury or mercury compound added; sale, offer for sale, or distribution prohibited; exceptions.Sec. 17206.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), beginning January 1, 2009, a person shall not sell, offer for sale, or distribute in this state an esophageal dilator, bougie tube, or gastrointestinal tube if mercury or a mercury compound was added to the product during its manufacture.  (2) This section does not apply to either of the following:  (a) A product the use of which is required by a federal statute or regulation.  (b) A product whose only mercury-containing component is a button cell battery. History: Add. 2006, Act 494, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2006 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.17305 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)|451-1994-II-5 - Chapter 5 Recycling and Related Subjects (324.16101...324.17505)|451-1994-II-5-173 - Part 173 Electronics (324.17301...324.17333)|Section 324.17305 - Sale or Offer of Sale of New Covered Electronic Device; Manufacturer; Requirements.

324.17305 Sale or offer of sale of new covered electronic device; manufacturer; requirements.Sec. 17305.  Beginning April 1, 2010, a manufacturer shall not sell or offer for sale to any person in this state a new covered electronic device, whether through sales outlets, catalogs, mail order, the internet, or any other means, unless all of the following requirements are met:  (a) The covered electronic device is labeled with the manufacturer's name or brand label, owned by or, in the case of a video display device, licensed for use by the manufacturer.  (b) The manufacturer's name appears on the applicable registration list maintained by the department under section 17303.  (c) If the covered electronic device is a covered computer, the manufacturer has a computer takeback program as described in section 17309.  (d) If the covered electronic device is a covered video display device, the manufacturer has a video display device takeback program as described in section 17311. History: Add. 2008, Act 394, Imd. Eff. Dec. 29, 2008 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA