Electronic Waste Recycling Fee
Overview
Government
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of the state of California
California
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in the United States
United States
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on new purchases of electronic products with viewable screens. It is one of the key elements of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act
Electronic Waste Recycling Act
The Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 is a California law to reduce the use of certain hazardous substances in certain electronic products sold in the state...
. Retailers submit the collected fees to the Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization (California)
The State Board of Equalization is a public agency charged with tax administration and fee collection in the state of California in the United States. The areas of authority of the Board fall into four broad areas: sales and use taxes, property taxes, special taxes, and acting as an appellate body...
. Retailers may pay the fee on behalf of the consumer, however the retailer must remit the same amount to the State and indicate the amount on the consumer receipt.
