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What is NYC AC § 16-425?

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This section mandates that manufacturers of covered electronic equipment label their products with identifying information and provide return instructions at the point of sale. The Department of Sanitation is responsible for posting this information online. Applies to manufacturers distributing electronic equipment in New York City.

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§ 16-425 Labeling.

AC § 16-425

a. Beginning July first, two thousand nine or one hundred eighty days after a manufacturer's electronic waste management plan is approved by the department, whichever date is later, such manufacturer may not sell or otherwise distribute for sale in the city covered electronic equipment unless such equipment has a label that identifies such manufacturer. b. Beginning July first, two thousand nine or one hundred eighty days after a manufacturer's electronic waste management plan is approved by the department, whichever date is later, such manufacturer shall provide at the point of sale information on how a person can return covered electronic equipment pursuant to such manufacturer's electronic waste management plan. Such information shall include a toll-free telephone number or internet website address describing how covered electronic equipment can be returned pursuant to the manufacturer's electronic waste management plan. c. Beginning July first, two thousand nine, the department shall post on its web site all information provided to it from manufacturers describing how covered electronic equipment can be returned pursuant to a specific manufacturer's electronic waste management plan. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2008/013.

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