Expands the types of batteries included in the rechargeable battery recycling program to include certain car batteries and requires consumers to pay.

New York Assembly Bill A01340 amends the environmental conservation law to expand the types of batteries included in the rechargeable battery recycling program. This includes certain car batteries, such as those used in automobiles, boats, trucks, tractors, golf carts, and wheelchairs. The bill also requires consumers to pay a five dollar incentive payment when purchasing a new rechargeable battery if they do not return an old rechargeable battery for recycling.

Expands the types of batteries included in the rechargeable battery recycling program to include certain car batteries and requires consumers to pay.

New York Assembly Bill A01340 amends the environmental conservation law to expand the types of batteries included in the rechargeable battery recycling program. This includes certain car batteries, such as those used in automobiles, boats, trucks, tractors, golf carts, and wheelchairs. The bill also requires consumers to pay a five dollar incentive payment when purchasing a new rechargeable battery if they do not return an old rechargeable battery for recycling.