§2143. Cellular telephone recycling
1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A.
"Cellular telephone" means a mobile wireless telephone device that is designed to send or receive transmissions through a cellular radiotelephone service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 22.99 (2005). "Cellular telephone" does not include a wireless telephone device that is integrated into the electrical architecture of a motor vehicle.
[PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]
B.
"Cellular telephone service provider" means a provider of wireless voice or data retail service.
[PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]
C.
"Retailer" means a person, firm or corporation that sells or offers to sell a cellular telephone to a consumer at retail.
[PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Collection system.
Effective January 1, 2008, a retailer shall accept, at no charge, used cellular telephones from any person. A retailer required to accept used cellular telephones under this subsection shall post, in a prominent location open to public view, a notice printed in boldface type and containing the following language: "We accept used cellular telephones at no charge."
[PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]
3.
Disposal ban.
Effective January 1, 2008, a person may not dispose of a cellular telephone in solid waste for disposal in a solid waste disposal facility.
[PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]
4.
Reports.
[PL 2019, c. 151, §1 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 315, §8 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 151, §1 (AMD).