§2143. Cellular telephone recycling 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. 'Cellular telephone' means a mobile wireless telephone device that is designed to send or receive transmissions through a cellular radiotelephone service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 22.99 (2005). 'Cellular telephone' does not include a wireless telephone device that is integrated into the electrical architecture of a motor vehicle. [PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]B. 'Cellular telephone service provider' means a provider of wireless voice or data retail service. [PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).]C. 'Retailer' means a person, firm or corporation that sells or offers to sell a cellular telephone to a consumer at retail. [PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).] 2. Collection system. Effective January 1, 2008, a retailer shall accept, at no charge, used cellular telephones from any person. A retailer required to accept used cellular telephones under this subsection shall post, in a prominent location open to public view, a notice printed in boldface type and containing the following n. A retailer required to accept used cellular telephones under this subsection shall post, in a prominent location open to public view, a notice printed in boldface type and containing the following language: 'We accept used cellular telephones at no charge.' [PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).] 3. Disposal ban. Effective January 1, 2008, a person may not dispose of a cellular telephone in solid waste for disposal in a solid waste disposal facility. [PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW).] 4. Reports. [PL 2019, c. 151, §1 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 343, §1 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 315, §8 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 151, §1 (AMD).
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