Wisconsin § 287.175 - Battery collection and recycling.

§ 287.175. Battery collection and recycling.

287.175(1) (1) Definitions. In this section: 287.175(1)(a) (a) “Battery containing product” means a product that contains or is packaged with a covered battery. “Battery containing product” does not include a product that is an eligible electronic device, as defined in s. 287.17 (1) (gs) . 287.175(1)(b) (b) “Battery stewardship organization” means an entity that has been designated by one or more producers to implement a battery stewardship plan under this section. “Battery stewardship organization” does not include a state agency, as defined in s. 16.004 (12) (a) . 287.175(1)(c) (c) “Collection rate” means the percentage calculated by dividing the total weight of covered batteries collected in this state by a battery stewardship organization in a calendar year by the average annual weight of covered batteries estimated to have been sold in this state by all producers during that same calendar year and the previous 2 calendar years. 287.175(1)(d) (d) “Covered battery” means a portable battery or a medium format battery that is intended or designed to be easily removed, or is capable of being easily removed, using common household tools. “Covered battery” does not include any of the following: 287.175(1)(d)1. 1. A battery, contained in a medical device that is regulated under the federal food, drug and cosmetic act, 21 USC 301 to 394 , that is not designed or marketed for sale or resale at retail locations for personal use. 287.175(1)(d)2. 2. A battery that contains an electrolyte as a free liquid or a product that contains such a battery. 287.175(1)(d)3. 3. A lead acid battery subject to the requirements of s.