Maine Code § 38-2143

Cellular telephone recycling
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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 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).]

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