Establishes a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products; prohibits mercury in batteries; authorizes rulemaking.

The bill establishes a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products in Minnesota. It prohibits the sale of rechargeable batteries containing mercury and mandates that manufacturers label batteries to identify their chemistry. The bill also requires manufacturers to register annually and recycle a certain percentage of their products. It authorizes the creation of a Covered Products Reimbursement Board to recommend reimbursement rates for collectors. The bill appropriates money for the implementation and enforcement of these provisions.

Establishes a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products; prohibits mercury in batteries; authorizes rulemaking.

The bill establishes a stewardship program for circuit boards, batteries, and electrical products in Minnesota. It prohibits the sale of rechargeable batteries containing mercury and mandates that manufacturers label batteries to identify their chemistry. The bill also requires manufacturers to register annually and recycle a certain percentage of their products. It authorizes the creation of a Covered Products Reimbursement Board to recommend reimbursement rates for collectors. The bill appropriates money for the implementation and enforcement of these provisions.