{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"25215.65","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 25215.65","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 20. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS [24000. - 28002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-20"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6.5. Hazardous Waste Control [25100. - 25259.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-20/chapter-6.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 10.5. The Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Act of 2016 [25215. - 25215.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-20/chapter-6.5/article-10.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 666, Sec. 1.   (AB 2153)   Effective September 26, 2016.   Section operative January 1, 2017, pursuant to Section 25215.75.","effective":"2016-09-26","html":"<p>On and after July 1, 2017, a manufacturer shall place a recycling symbol consistent with the requirements of Section 103(b)(1) of the Federal Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act, Pub. L. No. 104-142 (1996) (42 U.S.C. 14301(b)(1)) and either “Pb” or the words “lead,” “return,” and “recycle” on all replacement lead-acid batteries sold in California. For purposes of this section, an entity that engages another party to manufacture batteries on its behalf shall be deemed the manufacturer.</p>","text":"On and after July 1, 2017, a manufacturer shall place a recycling symbol consistent with the requirements of Section 103(b)(1) of the Federal Mercury Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act, Pub. L. No. 104-142 (1996) (42 U.S.C. 14301(b)(1)) and either “Pb” or the words “lead,” “return,” and “recycle” on all replacement lead-acid batteries sold in California. For purposes of this section, an entity that engages another party to manufacture batteries on its behalf shall be deemed the manufacturer.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/the-lead-acid-battery-recycling-act-of-2016-25215-65","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}