Colorado § 30-20-1003 - Lead-acid batteries - collection for recycling.
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§ 30-20-1003. Lead-acid batteries - collection for recycling.
(1) A retailer selling replacement lead-acid batteries in the state may:
(a) Accept from customers, at the point of transfer, used lead-acid batteries of the same general type and in a quantity at least equal to the number of new batteries purchased, if offered by customers; and
(b) Collect a deposit of at least ten dollars on the sale of an automotive-type replacement lead-acid battery that is not accompanied by the return of a used lead-acid battery of the same general type. All deposits shall inure to the benefit of the retailer unless the person paying the deposit pursuant to this subsection (1) returns a used automotive lead-acid battery to the retailer within thirty days of the date of sale, in which case the deposit shall be returned to the customer.
Source: L. 2005: Entire part added, p. 1254, § 2, effective August 8.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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