(a) The Mercury Pollution Prevention Fund is established in the Department. Revenue is credited to the Fund from the certificate of title fee under G.S. 20-85.
(b) Revenue in the Mercury Pollution Prevention Fund shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) To reimburse the Department and others for costs incurred in implementing the mercury minimization plan.
(2) To establish and implement recycling programs for products containing mercury, including at least recycling programs for light bulbs and thermostats.
(b1) The reimbursable costs under subdivision (1) of subsection (b) of this section are:
(1) Five dollars ($5.00) for each mercury switch removed by a vehicle recycler or scrap metal recycling facility pursuant to this Article.
(2) Costs incurred by the Department in administering the plan.
(c) The Department shall reimburse vehicle recyclers and scrap metal recycling facilities based on the quarterly reports submitted under G.S. 130A-310.53. The Department may request any information needed to determine the accuracy of the reports. (2005-384, s. 1; 2006-255, s. 5; 2007-142, ss. 4, 9; 2011-145, s. 13.10B(b).)
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