2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 23 - Health and Safety
Chapter 23-60.1 - Dry Cell Battery Control
Section 23-60.1-1 - Legislative findings and policy.

Universal Citation: RI Gen L § 23-60.1-1 (2017)

§ 23-60.1-1. Legislative findings and policy.

The general assembly finds and declares that certain types of dry cell batteries contain toxic heavy metals that are harmful in municipal solid waste. Batteries containing cadmium, mercury, and lead are especially harmful, and some of these types are increasing in use.

History of Section.
(P.L. 1992, ch. 359, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 179, § 3.)

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