(a) Any retailers of lead-acid batteries shall accept from each lead-acid battery purchaser at the point of sale or transfer used lead-acid batteries in a quantity not less than the number of batteries purchased if offered by the purchaser.
(b) No retailer shall discard or dispose of a used lead-acid battery except by delivery to:
(1) A wholesaler or an agent thereof;
(2) A manufacturer of lead-acid batteries or an agent thereof;
(3) A secondary lead smelter;
(4) A recycling or other similar collection facility.
(c) All retailers of lead-acid batteries shall post a sign within their place of business at least eight and one-half inches by eleven inches which shall contain the following statements:
"It is illegal to discard a used motor vehicle battery or other used lead-acid battery."
"Recycle your used batteries."
"The ordinances of Fairview Park require us to accept used motor vehicle batteries and other used lead-acid batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased."
(d) No retailer shall store a used lead-acid battery on any premises for more than ninety days.
(Ord. 91-89. Passed 10-7-91.)