(a) Lead-acid batteries cannot be disposed of in household solid waste or mixed municipal waste, but must be recycled; and
(b) The dealer will accept used lead-acid batteries of the same type sold by the dealer.
(2) If a person selling new lead-acid batteries requires a customer to pay a fee for a new lead-acid battery if the customer does not provide a used lead-acid battery for trade-in, the dealer shall also include on or near the sign required under subsection (1) of this section a statement advising potential customers that the dealer charges a fee if the customer does not provide a used lead-acid battery for trade-in. [1989 c.290 §5]