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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/RULE §328.16 - Notice Requirements
Chapter Review Date 12/01/2023

(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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