NY A04330

Manufacturers of ionization smoke detectors must register with the Department of Environmental Conservation by January 1, 2012 and pay a $1,000 registration fee before selling detectors in New York starting July 1, 2012

Each manufacturer must maintain a department-approved waste acceptance program that includes a mail-back return option, public education about recycling, and a toll-free phone number to inform consumers about safe handling and recycling

Manufacturers bear all costs of the waste acceptance program and cannot charge individual consumers for collection and recycling services, though charges may apply to business consumers with 50+ full-time employees

Manufacturers must submit registration information including their name, contact person, Nuclear Regulatory Commission license number, brand names, and compliance details, with updates required within 30 days of material changes

Violations carry civil penalties ranging from $200 per day for missed filings to $500-$5,000 depending on violation severity, with all penalties and registration fees deposited to the Environmental Protection Fund