Establishes a battery stewardship program in Minnesota, prohibits mercury in batteries, modifies lead acid battery and rechargeable consumer product.

The bill establishes a stewardship program for covered batteries in Minnesota, including a clearinghouse to manage collection, processing, and disposal. It prohibits the sale of batteries containing mercury, except for certain exemptions. The bill modifies provisions for lead acid batteries, requiring retailers to accept returned batteries or charge a surcharge. It also modifies provisions for rechargeable consumer products, prohibiting sales of non-removable rechargeable batteries unless they meet specific labeling requirements.

Establishes a battery stewardship program in Minnesota, prohibits mercury in batteries, modifies lead acid battery and rechargeable consumer product.

The bill establishes a stewardship program for covered batteries in Minnesota, including a clearinghouse to manage collection, processing, and disposal. It prohibits the sale of batteries containing mercury, except for certain exemptions. The bill modifies provisions for lead acid batteries, requiring retailers to accept returned batteries or charge a surcharge. It also modifies provisions for rechargeable consumer products, prohibiting sales of non-removable rechargeable batteries unless they meet specific labeling requirements.