CHAPTER 16. BATTERY RECYCLING
IC 13-20-16
Chapter 16. Battery Recycling
IC 13-20-16-1
Improper disposal notice; posting; violations
Sec. 1. (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.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
IC 13-20-16-2
Disposal of used batteries; violations
Sec. 2. (a) A retailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer that sells one
(1) or more new lead acid batteries to a purchaser shall:
(1) accept from the purchaser, if offered, a number of used lead
acid batteries equal to the number of new batteries sold to the
purchaser; and
(2) dispose of the used batteries in accordance with section 4,
5, or 6 of this chapter.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
IC 13-20-16-3
Time limit on possession of used battery; violations
Sec. 3. A retailer or wholesaler that accepts a used lead acid
battery under section 2 of this chapter may not retain possession of
the battery for more than ninety (90) days. A person who violates this
section commits a Class C infraction.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
IC 13-20-16-4
Means of disposal of used batteries by retailers; violations
Sec. 4. (a) A retailer shall dispose of the used lead acid batteries
in the retailer's possession by one (1) or more of the following
means:
(1) Delivery to a wholesaler or to an agent of a wholesaler.
(2) Delivery to a manufacturer of lead acid batteries.
(3) Delivery to a facility that:
(A) recycles lead acid batteries; or
(B) collects lead acid batteries for delivery to a recycling
facility.
(4) Delivery to a facility operated as a secondary lead smelter
under a valid permit issued by the department or the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
IC 13-20-16-5
Means of disposal of used batteries by wholesalers; violations
Sec. 5. (a) A wholesaler shall dispose of the used lead acid
batteries in the wholesaler's possession by one (1) or more of the
following means:
(1) Delivery to a manufacturer of lead acid batteries.
(2) Delivery to a facility that:
(A) recycles lead acid batteries; or
(B) collects lead acid batteries for delivery to a recycling
facility.
(3) Delivery to a facility operated as a secondary lead smelter
under a valid permit issued by the department or the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
IC 13-20-16-6
Means of disposal of used batteries by manufacturers; violations
Sec. 6. (a) A manufacturer shall dispose of the used lead acid
batteries in the manufacturer's possession in Indiana by one (1) or
more of the following means:
(1) Delivery to a facility that:
(A) recycles lead acid batteries; or
(B) collects lead acid batteries for delivery to a recycling
facility.
(2) Delivery to a facility operated as a second lead smelter
under a valid permit issued by the department or the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C
infraction.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
IC 13-20-16-7
Offense
Sec. 7. A person who knowingly causes or allows:
(1) the placing of a lead acid battery into a container intended
for collection and disposal at a facility that is not authorized
under IC 13-22 or federal law for operation as a hazardous
waste facility; or
(2) the disposal of a lead acid battery in a facility that is not
authorized under IC 13-22 or federal law for operation as a
hazardous waste facility;
commits a Class C infraction.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
IC 13-20-16-8
Means of disposal of used batteries by state or political subdivision
Sec. 8. The state or a political subdivision (as defined in
IC 34-6-2-110) shall dispose of used lead acid batteries in the state's
or political subdivision's possession by one (1) or more of the
following means:
(1) Delivery to a wholesaler or an agent of a wholesaler.
(2) Delivery to a manufacturer of lead acid batteries.
(3) Delivery to a facility that:
(A) recycles used lead acid batteries; or
(B) collects lead acid batteries for delivery to a recycling
facility.
(4) Delivery to a facility operated as a secondary lead smelter
under a valid permit issued by the department or the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.106.