§ 27-1801 Short title
§ 27-1803 Definitions
§ 27-1805 Rechargeable battery disposal ban
§ 27-1807 Rechargeable battery recycling program
§ 27-1809 Enforcement of this title
§ 27-1811 State preemption

Terms Used In New York Laws > Environmental Conservation > Article 27 > Title 18 - Rechargeable Battery Recycling

  • battery manufacturer: means every person, firm or corporation that:
    (i) produces rechargeable batteries sold or distributed in the state, or packages such batteries for sale in the state, except that if such production or packaging is for a distributor having the right to produce or otherwise package that same brand of battery in the state, then such distributor shall be deemed to be the battery manufacturer; or (ii) imports rechargeable batteries into the United States that are sold or distributed in the state;
    N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-1803
  • consumer: means any person who purchases one or more rechargeable batteries, or products containing such batteries at the time of sale, for personal use;
    N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-1803
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • food store: means a store selling primarily food and food products for consumption or use off the premises that occupies less than fourteen thousand square feet of display space. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-1803
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • place of business: means the location at which a retailer sells or offers for sale to consumers, rechargeable batteries, or products containing such batteries at the time of sale;
    N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-1803
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • rechargeable battery: means any rechargeable nickel-cadmium, sealed lead, lithium ion, nickel metal hydride battery, or any other such dry cell battery capable of being recharged weighing less than twenty-five pounds, or battery packs containing such batteries; but shall not include a battery used as the principal electric power source for a vehicle, such as, but not limited to, an automobile, boat, truck, tractor, golf cart or wheelchair; for storage of electricity generated by an alternative power source, such as solar or wind-driven generators; or for memory backup that is an integral component of an electronic device;
    N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-1803
  • retailer: means a person, firm or corporation that engages in the sale of rechargeable batteries, or products containing such batteries, to a consumer in the state, including, but not limited to, transactions conducted through sales outlets, catalogs, by mail, telephone or the internet. See N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law 27-1803