2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 130A - Public Health.
§ 130A-310.54. (Effective until December 31, 2017) Mercury Switch Removal Account.

§ 130A‑310.54.  (Effective until December 31, 2017) Mercury Switch Removal Account.

(a)        The Mercury Switch Removal Account is established in the Department. Revenue is credited to the Account from the certificate of title fee under G.S. 20‑85.

(b)        Revenue in the Mercury Switch Removal Account shall be used to reimburse the Department and others for costs incurred in implementing the mercury switch removal program. The reimbursable costs are:

(1)        Five dollars ($5.00) for each mercury switch removed by a vehicle crusher, vehicle dismantler, vehicle recycler, or scrap vehicle processing facility pursuant to this Article and sent to destination facilities in accordance with the NVMSRP for recycling or disposal.

(2)        Costs incurred by the Department in administering the program.

(c)        The Department shall reimburse vehicle crushers, vehicle dismantlers, vehicle recyclers, and scrap vehicle processing facilities based on a reimbursement request that attests to the number of switches sent to destination facilities for recycling or disposal in accordance with the NVMSRP. Each reimbursement request shall be verified against information posted on the Internet site provided by the vehicle manufacturers in accordance with the NVMSRP, or against other information that verifies the reimbursement requested to the satisfaction of the Department. The vehicle crusher, vehicle dismantler, vehicle recycler, or scrap vehicle processing facility shall provide the Department with any information requested by the Department to verify the accuracy of a reimbursement request. Each vehicle crusher, vehicle dismantler, vehicle recycler, or scrap vehicle processing facility shall maintain accurate records that support each reimbursement request for a minimum of three years from the date the reimbursement request is approved. (2005‑384, s. 1; 2006‑255, s. 5; 2007‑142, s. 4.)

§ 130A‑310.54.  (Effective December 31, 2017) Funds to implement plan.

(a)        The Mercury Pollution Prevention Account is established in the Department. Revenue is credited to the Account from the certificate of title fee under G.S. 20‑85.

(b)        Revenue in the Mercury Pollution Prevention Account shall be used to reimburse the Department and others for costs incurred in implementing the mercury minimization plan. The reimbursable costs are:

(1)        Five dollars ($5.00) for each mercury switch removed by a vehicle recycler or scrap metal recycling facility pursuant to this Article.

(2)        Costs incurred by the Department in administering the plan.

(c)        The Department shall reimburse vehicle recyclers and scrap metal recycling facilities based on the quarterly reports submitted under G.S. 130A‑310.53. The Department may request any information needed to determine the accuracy of the reports. (2005‑384, s. 1; 2006‑255, s. 5; 2007‑142, ss. 4, 9.)