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Products Covered
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Cell Phones, Desktops, E-readers, Laptops, Monitors, Tablets, Televisions
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A covered electronic device (CED) means a computer or video display device with a screen that is grea ter than 4 inches measured diagonally. A CED does not include a video display device that is part of a motor vehicle or that is contained within a household appliance or commercial, industrial, or medical equipment (e.g., video display device that is contained within a MRI machine, control panel, cash register, clothes washer, clothes dryer, refrigerator, refrigerator and freezer, microwave oven, conventional oven or range, dishwasher, room air-conditioner, dehumidifier, air purifier, etc.).
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Covered Entities
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Manufacturers, Retailers
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Regulations
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No regulations. Law available at: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/ecycling.aspx
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Link to State Annual Report
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http://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/Pages/LandPublications.aspx
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Under "Recycling ans Solid Waste Management" titled Maryland Solid Waste Management and Diversion Report.
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Statute
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https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/LAND/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/Pages/ecycling.aspx
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Recycler Application or Registration Fee
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$0.00
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State Program Year
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March 1 - February 28
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Manufacturer Reports Deadline
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March 1
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One year after the implementation of the program and each year thereafter, a report on the implementation of the program must be provided.
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Annual Manufacturer Fee Deadline
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March 1
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A manufacturer who has not registered AND paid the appropriate registration fee is not considered registered and open to enforcement actions.
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Annual Manufacturer Registration Deadline
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March 1
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A manufacturer who has not registered AND paid the appropriate registration fee is not considered registered and open to enforcement actions.
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Primary Contact
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David Mrgichdave.mrgich@maryland.gov800-633-6101 ext 3314
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Screen Sizes Accepted
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Greater than 4 inches
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Target Type
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N/A
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Manufacturer Notice To Retailers
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No
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Disposal/Landfill/Waste Stream Ban
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No
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ERCC EcycleRegistration Accepted
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No
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Collector Registration Required
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No
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Collector or Municipal Plan Required
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No
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Collection Fees
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No
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Fees are up to the individual County. Not allowed by manufacturers if they wish to be eligible for reduced registion fee.
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Recycler Application or Registration Required
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No
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Written Notice About Recycler/Collector (Municipal) Relationship
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No
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Manufacturer Buying/Selling Pounds/Credits
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No
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Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan
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No
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A Manufacturers Covered Electronic Device Takeback Program is not required, but registration fees are higher for manufacturers that do not implement one.
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Manufacturer Recycling Obligation or Goal
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No
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Manufacturer Shortfall Fees
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No
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Market Share
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No
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Modification Forms Required For Changes to Existing Manufacturer Registrations
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No
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Collection Limit/Requirements
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None
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Manufacturer Private Collection/Takeback/Recovery Program or Plan Deadline Notes
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None
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Pounds Collection Target for Manufacturers
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none
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State Ewaste Recycling Law
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Yes
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Manufacturer Registration Required
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Yes
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Paper Manufacturer Registrations Accepted
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Yes
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Product Labeling Required
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Yes
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Enforcement Authority for Sale of Unregistered Products
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Yes
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Manufacturers and retailers who fail to comply with the Maryland's eCycling law are subject to a civil penalty, not exceeding $10,000, and an administrative penalty up to $10,000 for each violation (each day a violation occurs is a separate violation), but not exceeding $100,000. In addition, MDE may assess against any retailer that violates the law a fine up to $1,000 for each violation, but not exceeding $10,000 total.
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Initial Manufacturer Registration/Fee Required
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Yes
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$10,000 for a manufacturer that sold at least 1,000 CEDs in Maryland in the prior year, $5,000 for a manufacturer that sold at least 100 but not more than 999 CEDs in Maryland in the prior year, and there is no registration fee for a manufacturer who sold less than 100 CEDs in Maryland in the prior year.
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