{"code":"PRC","codeName":"Public Resources Code","section":"42440","citation":"Pub. Resources Code, § 42440","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 30. WASTE MANAGEMENT [40000. - 49654.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30"},{"name":"PART 3. STATE PROGRAMS [42000. - 42999.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Recycled Battery Programs [42440. - 42450.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Lead-Acid Battery Program [42440. - 42443.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/division-30/part-3/chapter-8/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1096, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>For the purposes of this chapter, “lead-acid battery” means any battery which is primarily composed of both lead and sulfuric acid, with a capacity of six volts or more, and which is used for any of the following purposes:</p><p>(a) As a starting battery which is designed to deliver a high burst of energy necessary to crank an engine until it starts.</p><p>(b) As a motive power battery which is designed to provide the sources of power for propulsion or operation.</p><p>(c) As a stationary standby battery which is designed to be used in systems where the battery acts as a source of emergency power, serving as a backup in case of failure or interruption in the flow of power from the primary source.</p>","text":"For the purposes of this chapter, “lead-acid battery” means any battery which is primarily composed of both lead and sulfuric acid, with a capacity of six volts or more, and which is used for any of the following purposes: (a) As a starting battery which is designed to deliver a high burst of energy necessary to crank an engine until it starts. (b) As a motive power battery which is designed to provide the sources of power for propulsion or operation. (c) As a stationary standby battery which is designed to be used in systems where the battery acts as a source of emergency power, serving as a backup in case of failure or interruption in the flow of power from the primary source.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-resources-code/lead-acid-battery-program-42440","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}