R315-17-5. Mercury Switch Removal Costs

(a) Manufacturers shall implement procedures for the prompt reimbursement of costs incurred by a person removing and collecting mercury switches without regard to the date on which the mercury switch is removed and collected.

(b) To ensure that the costs of removal and collection of mercury switches are not borne by any other person, the manufacturers of vehicles sold in the state shall pay:

(1) A minimum of $5 for each mercury switch removed by a person as partial compensation for the labor and other costs incurred in removing the mercury switch;

(2) The cost of packaging necessary to store or transport mercury switches to recycling, storage, or disposal facilities;

(3) The cost of shipping mercury switches to recycling, storage, or disposal facilities;

(4) The cost of recycling, storage, or disposal of mercury switches;

(5) The cost of the preparation and distribution of educational materials; and

(6) The cost of maintaining all appropriate record keeping systems.