MNHF-4565Introduced

Stewardship program for batteries established, mercury in batteries prohibited, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

Jurisdiction:: Minnesota
Type:: EPR
Last action:: Mar 25, 2026

BatteriesElectronics

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Applies toA person who manufactures and sells batteries under their own brand; a person who resells batteries under their own brand that were manufactured by another; an importer or distributor who imports batteries for sale in…

Obligations under this law

·Register with the stewardship organization or the state if operating an independent stewardship program
·Join or establish an approved battery stewardship organization (BSO) and participate in a stewardship plan
·Fund the stewardship program proportional to market share or units sold in Minnesota

No designated program action is recorded for this measure yet — treat the above as the general obligation and verify against the source text.

Establishes stewardship program for batteries with producer responsibility, prohibits mercury in batteries, modifies lead-acid and rechargeable consumer product provisions, and appropriates funding—core EPR legislation.

Covered Products

·Primary (single-use) batteries
·Rechargeable batteries
·Lead acid batteries (vehicle and non-vehicle)
·Batteries contained in or sold with covered electronic devices or products
·Rechargeable consumer products containing non-removable rechargeable batteries

Producer Obligations

·Register with the stewardship organization or the state if operating an independent stewardship program
·Join or establish an approved battery stewardship organization (BSO) and participate in a stewardship plan
·Fund the stewardship program proportional to market share or units sold in Minnesota
·Ensure collection sites are convenient and accessible to Minnesota residents and businesses
·Meet collection and recovery performance goals established in the stewardship plan
·Ensure collected batteries are managed in an environmentally sound manner
·Prohibit the manufacture and sale of batteries containing mercury above allowable thresholds
·Label batteries and packaging in accordance with program requirements
·Submit or participate in submission of annual reports to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
·Pay applicable fees to the MPCA for plan review and oversight
·Ensure retailers are provided with information and materials needed to participate in collection
·Comply with lead acid battery deposit and return requirements

Exemptions

·Batteries used in motor vehicles that are subject to existing lead acid battery deposit requirements may be treated under separate provisions
·Batteries used in medical devices may have modified requirements
·Small producers below a de minimis sales threshold may be exempt from certain obligations (threshold not specified in bill)
·Batteries that are part of a product regulated under a separate stewardship program may be exempt if that program meets equivalent standards

Key Deadlines

Jan 1, 2025compliance: Mercury prohibition in batteries takes effect; batteries with mercury above allowable limits may not be sold in Minnesota

Jul 1, 2025other: Producers must submit a stewardship plan to MPCA for approval

Jan 1, 2026compliance: Approved stewardship program must be operational; collection sites must be available to Minnesota residents

—reporting: Annual reports due to MPCA each year following program launch, covering collection data, financials, and performance against goals

Producer Definition

A person who manufactures and sells batteries under their own brand; a person who resells batteries under their own brand that were manufactured by another; an importer or distributor who imports batteries for sale in Minnesota; or, if no such person has a presence in the US, the retailer who sells the battery in Minnesota.

Fee Structure

Eco Modulated: Producers fund the stewardship program based on their share of batteries sold in Minnesota. Fee structures may be eco-modulated to incentivize batteries that are easier to recycle, less hazardous, or have longer life. MPCA may charge plan review and oversight fees. Specific per-unit or per-ton amounts are not specified in the bill.

Enforcement

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA): Producers or retailers who violate the requirements are subject to civil penalties under Minnesota Statutes. Specific penalty amounts are not enumerated in the bill but are subject to existing MPCA enforcement authority. MPCA may revoke plan approval for non-compliance.

Preemption Notes

The bill establishes a state-level program and does not contain explicit federal preemption provisions. Minnesota's program operates independently. No provisions suggest conflict with federal battery regulations. Risk of federal preemption is low given the absence of comprehensive federal battery EPR law.

Compliance Dimensions

Bans & RestrictionsMercury in batteries (Material Restriction)

“Stewardship program for batteries established, mercury in batteries prohibited, lead acid batteries and rechargeable consumer products provisions modified, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.”

PRO StructureUnspecified

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