287.18(1m)(a)3.

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3. That state law requires retailers to accept used batteries in trade and in some other instances.

287.18(4)(b)

(b) A retailer is not required to accept more than 2 batteries delivered under this subsection by a person on one day.

287.18(4)

(4) Acceptance of other batteries.

287.18(1m)(a)2.

2. That batteries should be recycled.

287.18(2)

(2) Sale and installation.

287.18(3)

(3) Counter sales.

287.18(3)(a)2.

2. Offer to take the consumer’s used battery in trade.

287.18

287.18 Lead acid battery collection.

287.18(1)

(1) Definitions. In this section:

287.18(1)(a)

(a) “Battery” means a lead acid battery.

287.18(1)(b)

(b) “Consumer” means a person who uses a battery.

287.18(1)(c)

(c) “Retailer” means a person who sells batteries to consumers.

287.18(1m)

(1m) Notice.

287.18(1m)(a)1.

1. That it is illegal to dispose of a motor vehicle battery or other battery in a landfill or incinerator.

287.18(1m)(a)

(a) The department shall provide a notice concerning the disposal of batteries to all retailers. The notice shall be 8.5 inches by 11 inches and all notices shall be of the same color, typeface and type size. The notice shall include all of the following information:

287.18(1m)(b)

(b) A retailer shall post the notice provided under par. (a) in a place where it can be seen by consumers.

287.18(2)(a)

(a) A retailer who sells a battery to a consumer and installs the battery shall accept the used battery unless the consumer refuses to relinquish the used battery.

287.18(2)(b)

(b) If the consumer refuses to relinquish the used battery under para. (a), the retailer shall comply with sub. (3).

287.18(3)(a)

(a) If a retailer sells a battery to a consumer without installing the battery or if sub. (b) applies, the retailer shall do all of the following:

287.18(3)(a)3.

3. Subject to para. (b), accept the consumer’s used battery in trade for a new battery without charge or time limit, during normal business hours, at any business location owned or operated by the retailer.

287.18(3)(b)

(b) A retailer accepting a used battery in trade under par. (a) 3. may require the consumer to provide proof that the consumer purchased a battery from the retailer.

287.18(4)(a)

(a) Except as provided in para. (b), if a person delivers to a retailer a used battery to which sub. (3) (a) 3. does not apply, the retailer shall accept the used battery. A retailer may charge up to $3 for each battery delivered under this paragraph.

287.18(5)

(5) Deposit. A retailer may charge a deposit of not more than $5 on the sale of a battery. The retailer shall refund the deposit if the consumer delivers the battery to the retailer under sub. (3) (a) 3.