Indiana § 13-20-16-2 - Disposal of used batteries; violations
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§ 13-20-16-2. Disposal of used batteries; violations
Sec. 2. (a) A retailer, wholesaler, or manufacturer that sells one (1) or more new lead acid batteries to a purchaser shall:
(1) accept from the purchaser, if offered, a number of used lead acid batteries equal to the number of new batteries sold to the purchaser; and
(2) dispose of the used batteries in accordance with section 4, 5, or 6 of this chapter.
(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-1-15-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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