Vermont § 7157 - Retailer obligations
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7157 — Retailer obligations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7157. Retailer obligations
- (a) Sale prohibited. Except as set forth under subsection (b) of this section, beginning July 1, 2012,
no retailer shall sell or offer for sale a mercury-containing lamp unless the retailer
has reviewed the Agency website required in subsection 7156(g) of this title to determine that the manufacturer of the mercury-containing lamp is implementing
an approved collection plan or is a member of a stewardship organization. (b) Inventory exception; expiration or revocation of manufacturer registration. A retailer shall not be responsible for an unlawful sale of a mercury-containing lamp
under this subsection if: (1) the retailer purchased the mercury-containing lamp prior to July 1, 2012; or (2) the manufacturer’s collection plan expired or was revoked, and the retailer took possession
of the in-store inventory of mercury-containing lamps prior to the expiration or revocation
of the manufacturer’s collection plan. (Added 2011, No. 36, § 2, eff. May 19, 2011.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7157
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7157 cover?
Section 7157 ("Retailer obligations") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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