250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-4.11

Current through October 15, 2024
Section 250-RICR-140-20-4.11 - Retailer Responsibility
A. A retailer may not sell or offer for sale any covered electronic product in or for delivery into this state unless:
1. The covered electronic product is labeled with a brand and the label is permanently affixed and readily visible;
2. The brand is included on the list posted by the Department pursuant to § 4.6(B) of this Part; and
3. The list posted by the Department specifies that the manufacturer is in compliance with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-24.10 and these regulations. All manufacturers will be considered in compliance with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-24.10 and these regulations for the purposes of this section until the Department publishes the first listing.
B. Information Provided by Retailer at Time of Sale. A retailer shall provide the consumer at the time of the sale of the covered electronic product information that provides details about where and how a consumer can recycle covered electronic products in Rhode Island. Information shall also be made available in printable form for Internet sales.
C. A retailer who sells or offers for sale a new covered electronic product must, before the initial offer for sale, review the Department's website to determine that all new covered electronic products that the retailer is offering for sale are labeled with the manufacturer's brands that are registered with the Department.
D. A retailer is not responsible for an unlawful sale under this subdivision if the manufacturer's registration expired or was revoked and the retailer took possession of the covered electronic product prior to the expiration or revocation of the manufacturer's registration and the unlawful sale occurred within three (3) months after the expiration or revocation.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-4.11