PRIMARY BATTERY PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP – VERMONT

Vermont Recycle Map GradientOn May 8, 2014, the Vermont General Assembly passed House Bill 695, an “act relating to establishing a product stewardship program for primary batteries”. Signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on May 22, the law is the first in the nation requiring producers to finance a collection and recycling program for primary batteries.

Bill Summary

Beginning on January 1, 2016, “producers” cannot sell primary batteries in the State unless they ...

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PRIMARY BATTERY PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP – VERMONT

Vermont Recycle Map GradientOn May 8, 2014, the Vermont General Assembly passed House Bill 695, an “act relating to establishing a product stewardship program for primary batteries”. Signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on May 22, the law is the first in the nation requiring producers to finance a collection and recycling program for primary batteries.

Bill Summary

Beginning on January 1, 2016, “producers” cannot sell primary batteries in the State unless they participate ...

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