Connecticut · statute · Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 446n · 12 active provisions
As used in sections 22a-629 to 22a-640, inclusive, unless the context indicates another meaning or intent: (1) “Department” means the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection; (2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection; (3) “Cathode ray tube” or “CRT” means a vacuum tube o…
(a) Each manufacturer of covered electronic devices shall register with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection not later than January 1, 2008, and annually thereafter, on a form prescribed by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection and accompanied by a fee set by the Commissioner of Energ…
(a) On and after July 1, 2009, each manufacturer shall participate in the state-wide electronics recycling program established in this section to implement and finance the collection, transportation and recycling of covered electronic devices, and may participate in a private electronics recycling program. Said state-w…
(a) On and after July 1, 2009, covered electronic devices collected through any program in Connecticut, whether by manufacturers, retailers, for-profit or not-for-profit corporations, units of government or organized by the commissioner, shall be recycled in a manner that is in compliance with all applicable federal, s…
On and after January 1, 2008, a manufacturer or retailer shall not sell or offer for sale a covered electronic device in the state unless it is labeled with the manufacturer's brand, and the label is permanently affixed and readily visible.
(a) Not later than January 1, 2010, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall post a list of all manufacturers in compliance with the requirements of sections 22a-629 to 22a-640, inclusive, on the department's Internet web site and shall maintain such list after said date. Retailers shall consult th…
(a) On and after July 1, 2010, a retailer shall provide consumers with information provided by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, including a toll-free telephone number and Internet web site. Such information shall be provided in a clear written form and shall be included in the packaging of the cov…
On and after January 1, 2011, no person shall knowingly place a covered electronic device or any of the components or subassemblies of such device in any solid waste facility. An owner or operator of a solid waste facility shall not be found in violation of this section if such owner or operator has (1) made a good fai…
On and after July 1, 2009, the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may issue cease and desist orders in accordance with section 22a-7 for any violation of sections 22a-629 to 22a-640, inclusive, and suspend or revoke any registration issued by the commissioner under section 22a-630 upon a showing of cau…
The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to carry out the provisions of sections 22a-629 to 22a-640, inclusive. Such regulations shall include, but not be limited to, provisions that establish (1) a process for approving covered el…
(a) Not later than October 1, 2010, and every three years thereafter, the commissioner shall prepare an electronics recycling plan that establishes state-wide per-capita collection and recycling goals and identifies any necessary actions to achieve such goals. Such report shall be posted on the department's Internet we…
The commissioner may participate in the establishment and implementation of a regional, multistate organization or compact to assist in carrying out the requirements of sections 22a-629 to 22a-640, inclusive.