Sec. 361.956. RETAILER RESPONSIBILITY. (a) A person who is a retailer of computer equipment may not sell or offer to sell new computer equipment in this state unless the equipment is labeled with the manufacturer's label and the manufacturer is included on the commission's list of manufacturers that have recovery plans.
(b) Retailers can go to the commission's Internet site as outlined in Section 361.958 and view all manufacturers that are listed as having registered a compliant collection program. Covered electronic products from manufacturers on that list may be sold in or into the State of Texas.
(c) A retailer is not required to collect computer equipment for recycling or reuse under this subchapter.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 902 (H.B. 2714), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Sanitation and Environmental Quality
Subtitle B - Solid Waste, Toxic Chemicals, Sewage, Litter, and Water
Chapter 361 - Solid Waste Disposal Act
Subchapter Y. Computer Equipment Recycling Program
Section 361.953. Legislative Findings and Purpose
Section 361.954. Applicability
Section 361.955. Manufacturer Responsibilities
Section 361.956. Retailer Responsibility
Section 361.958. Commission's Education Responsibilities
Section 361.960. Financial and Proprietary Information
Section 361.961. Annual Report to Legislature
Section 361.962. Fees Not Authorized
Section 361.963. Consumer Responsibilities
Section 361.964. Sound Environmental Management