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TITLE 30ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 328WASTE MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING
SUBCHAPTER CMANAGEMENT OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
RULE §328.16Notice Requirements

(a) A battery retailer or wholesaler shall post in a place visible to all customers a conspicuous notice in both English and Spanish containing the universal recycling symbol concerning the sale and disposal of lead-acid batteries.

(b) The notice shall be a sign at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size and shall be provided by the executive director, and shall contain the following language:

  (1) "It is illegal (Class C Misdemeanor) to discard or improperly dispose of a motor-vehicle battery or other lead-acid battery";

  (2) "Recycle your used batteries"; and

  (3) "State law requires us to accept used motor-vehicle batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased."


Source Note: The provisions of this §328.16 adopted to be effective September 5, 1999, 24 TexReg 6761

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