Section 250-RICR-140-20-4.12 - Registration Requirements for Collectors and RecyclersA. Collector's Registration 1. In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-10.1, no person or entity may operate as a collector of any covered electronic products or electronic devices banned from disposal unless that person or entity has submitted a registration with the Department on a form prescribed by the Director.2. Registration information must include the name, address, telephone number, and location(s) of the business, and a certification that the collector has complied and will continue to comply with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-24.10 and all regulations promulgated by the Department and/or the Corporation.3. A registration is effective upon receipt by the Department and is valid until December 31st of each year. Collectors must register annually with the Department.B. Recycler's Registration 1. No person or entity may recycle covered electronic products or electronic devices banned from disposal unless that person or entity has submitted a registration with the Department on a form prescribed by the Director.2. Registration information must include the name, address, telephone number, and location of all recycling facilities under the direct control of the recycler that may receive covered electronic products, and a certification that the recycler has complied and will continue to comply with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-24.10 and all regulations promulgated by the Department and/or the Corporation.3. A registration is effective upon receipt by the Department and is valid until December 31st of each year. Recyclers must register annually with the Department.4. Any person, corporation or entity that acts as a recycler or collector of covered electronic products in Rhode Island, regardless of whether they act as a contractor for the State Program or an approved manufacturer program, shall comply with the requirement to register with the Department.5. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to circumvent the Department's existing authority under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-19.1 or regulations promulgated thereto.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-4.12