250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-4.7

Current through October 15, 2024
Section 250-RICR-140-20-4.7 - Labeling & Registration Requirements
A. Labeling. A manufacturer or retailer may not sell or offer for sale a covered electronic product in the state unless it is labeled with the manufacturer's brand, and the label is permanently affixed and readily visible.
B. Registration. In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-8, a manufacturer of covered electronic products sold or offered for sale in this state shall register with the Department by December 15th of each year for a period to cover the upcoming calendar year, on a form provided by the Department. The registration shall include:
1. A list of all brands, by type of covered electronic product, manufactured, sold or imported by the manufacturer, being offered for sale in this state;
2. A statement of whether the manufacturer will be implementing a manufacturer program or utilizing the State Program for recycling covered electronic products;
3. A copy of the manufacturer's proposed collection and recycling plan if said manufacturer is choosing to implement its own collection program, either individually or in conjunction with other manufacturers as permitted in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.10-9.
4. All appropriate contact information for the manufacturer, including an administrative contact and a billing contact.
5. An annual registration fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000) payable to the Department. All registration fees shall be deposited into the Department's Environmental Response Fund.
C. Registration at Time of First Sale of Brand in the State. If a manufacturer has not previously filed a registration, the manufacturer shall file a registration in accordance with § 4.7(B) of this Part with the Department prior to any offer for sale for delivery in this state of the manufacturer's new covered electronic products and shall pay to the Department a registration fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
D. Registration at Time of Notification by Department or Corporation of Assessed Return Share or Market Share. Any manufacturer to whom the Department or Corporation provides notification of a return share, return share in weight or market share pursuant to § 4.8(D) of this Part or § 4.9(D) of this Part and who has not previously filed a registration shall, within thirty (30) days of receiving such notification, file a registration with the Department and shall pay to the Department a registration fee of five thousand dollars ($5,000).
E. All annual registration fees of five thousand dollars ($5,000) are due to the Department by December 15th prior to the start of each program year.
F. The registration and each annual renewal shall be effective upon receipt by the Department.
G. All registration fees collected by the Department shall be deposited in the Environmental Response Fund established pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-19.1-23.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-140-20-4.7