Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 30. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
PART 1. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
CHAPTER 328. WASTE MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING |
SUBCHAPTER C. MANAGEMENT OF LEAD-ACID BATTERIES |
SECTION 328.16. Notice Requirements
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(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