A person selling lead acid batteries at retail or offering lead acid batteries for retail sale in the state shall:
Accept from customers, at the point of transfer, used lead acid batteries in a quantity at least equal to the number of new batteries purchased, if offered by customers; and
Post written notice which must be at least eight and one-half inches (8-1/2") by eleven inches (11") in size and must contain the universal recycling symbol and the following language:
"IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCARD A MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERY OR OTHER LEAD ACID BATTERY";
"RECYCLE YOUR USED BATTERIES"; and
"STATE LAW REQUIRES U.S. TO ACCEPT USED MOTOR VEHICLE BATTERIES OR OTHER LEAD ACID BATTERIES FOR RECYCLING IN EXCHANGE FOR NEW BATTERIES PURCHASED."
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 17 - Local Government; Provisions Common to Counties and Municipalities
Chapter 17 - Solid Wastes Disposal
Disposal of Waste Tires and Lead Acid Batteries; Right-Way-To-Throw-Away Program
§ 17-17-401. Legislative findings
§ 17-17-407. Promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations
§ 17-17-417. Use of waste tires for soil erosion abatement, drainage and agricultural purposes
§ 17-17-427. Hauling or disposal of waste tires in violation of §§ 17-17-401 through 17-17-427
§ 17-17-431. Duties of retail sellers of lead acid batteries