Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003: manufacturer notices.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003: manufacturer notices, requires manufacturers of covered electronic devices sold in California to provide specific notices to retailers. These notices inform retailers that a recycling fee applies to these devices and identify them by brand and model number. The bill also directs manufacturers to send these notices to CalRecycle and requires CalRecycle to maintain a searchable database of these notices. Furthermore, the bill expands the definition of ‘retailer’ to include ‘marketplace facilitators’ and introduces changes related to thrift retail stores, discount stores, and universal product codes to improve the effectiveness of the electronic waste recycling program.
Key provisions
- Manufacturers must provide notices to retailers about the recycling fee associated with covered electronic devices.
- Notices must identify devices by brand, model number, and UPC.
- Manufacturers must send notices to CalRecycle, adhering to specific timelines.
- CalRecycle must develop a standardized online form for manufacturer notices.
- CalRecycle must create and maintain a searchable database of manufacturer notices.
- The definition of ‘retailer’ is expanded to include ‘marketplace facilitators’.
- The bill delays the application of certain provisions to ‘discount stores’ until January 1, 2028.
- The bill limits the duties of ‘thrift retail stores’ regarding battery-embedded product donations.
Who is affected
- Manufacturers of electronic devices
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