MN HF3370

Establishes a product stewardship program requiring primary battery producers to implement approved collection and recycling plans beginning January 1, 2016.

Producers must submit stewardship plans to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by April 1, 2015, including provisions for free consumer collection, minimum two collection facilities per county, and acceptance of up to 20 batteries per visit.

Requires stewardship plans to include education and outreach programs, responsible management of discarded batteries for recycling, annual reporting on collection rates and weights, and independent audits every five years.

Imposes a $15,000 annual administrative fee per producer or stewardship organization and establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for violations.

Grants producers and stewardship organizations immunity from antitrust liability for conduct reasonably necessary to implement collection and recycling systems, and allows civil actions for damages against noncompliant producers exceeding $3,000 in collection costs.